The "Malay Annals," an essential work in Malay literature, chronicles the historical account of the Malay Sultanate, intricately weaving together history, legend, and folklore. Written in a classical Malay prose style, the text employs a narrative rich in cultural symbolism and allegorical resonance, reflecting the societal values and political dynamics of its era. Its vivid portrayal of local heroes, royal genealogies, and interactions with foreign powers situates it within the broader co...

The "Malay Annals," a captivating historical text, weaves together the rich tapestry of Malay history, culture, and mythology through various narrative forms, including prose and poetry. Written in the intricate and lyrical style characteristic of Malay literature, the work presents a complex intermingling of actual historical events and mythical legends. Its context reflects the socio-political landscape of the Malay archipelago during the pre-colonial and colonial eras, famously chronicl...

The Malay Annals, also known as the Sejarah Melayu, is a foundational work of Malay historiography, tracing the legendary and dynastic origins of the Malay people from the descent of kings to the rise and splendor of the Malacca Sultanate. Blending genealogy, court anecdote, epic romance, political counsel, and accounts of warfare and diplomacy, it resists the modern separation of myth from history. Its ornate prose, exemplary narratives, and concern with loyalty, sovereignty, and the reci...

Immerse yourself in the lyrical tapestry of "Short Poetry Collection 186 (Unabridged)." This captivating anthology gathers the finest works of renowned poets John Leyden, William Wordsworth, and Samuel Taylor Coleridge. From the haunting melodies of "The Mermaid" to the introspective musings of "Ode to a Nightingale," this collection offers a kaleidoscope of emotions and themes. Prepare to be transported by the evocative imagery, profound insights, and timeless beauty of these poetic maste...

Fifteen Brave Men and Women of Bharat who Never Succumbed to the Challenges of Invaders But were Lost and Forgotten in the Annals of History. These are the stories of those Bravehearts who Fought to Protect their Rights, Faith and Freedom.History has always been the handmaiden of the victor. 'Until the lions have their own storytellers,' said Chinua Achebe, 'the history of the hunt will always glorify the hunter!' Exploring the lives, times and works of the fifteen...

This volume contains writings on the 'Royal Period' (1626-1700), as distinguished from the 'Peshwa Period' of Maratha history, and added a long life of Malik Ambar (from original Persian sources) and biographies of four eminent Marathi historical research-pioneers, Rajwade, Sane, Khare and Parasnis. The materials have come from Persian manuscripts (patiently gathered during a life-time), newly discovered Rajasthani despatches, Portuguese documents, French books, English factory records, and M...

Shaman, Saiva and Sufiby R.O. Winstedt."This book is the outcome of a close study of the language and beliefs of the Malays during a period of residence in the Malay Peninsula that has now reached twenty-two years. Its object is to unravel a complex system of magic in the light of historical and comparative data. By itself this system is a tangle every thread of which scholars working in Europe are led to term Malay, although even the native distinguishes this thread as Indi...

This book encapsulates the exceptionally eventful and vibrant life of the guru that will provoke thought and debate even in today’s times.Guru Gobind Singh – Founder of the Khalsa; saint; warrior par excellence; poignant poet; philosopher; soulful human being – was the illustrious Tenth Guru of the Sikhs.This extensively researched book goes beyond the established events that broadly include the untimely assassination of Guru Teg Bahadur; Guru Gobind Singh’s coronation; the...

An inspiring record of the Roerich Central Asiatic Expedition(1924-1928) to India, Sikkim, Little Tibet, Chinese Turkestan, Mongoliaand Tibet.Nicholas Roerich (1874-1947) is known first and foremost as a painter. His paintings, of which there are thousands around the world, explore the mythic origins, the natural beauty, and the spiritual strivings of humanity and of the world. But Nicholas Roerich was as prolific a writer as he was a painter. He wrote books, poetry, and almost-dai...

Banda Singh Bahadur appeared in Sikh history for a relatively short period (1708-1716) but, after the Sikh gurus, influenced it more significantly than any other individual. Banda Singh Bahadur is among the most colourful and fascinating characters in Sikh history. From an ascetic he was transformed into Guru Gobind Singh’s most trusted disciple. So much so that when the seriously injured guru could not lead his Sikh army against the Mughal forces, he appointed Banda Singh Bahadur as his d...

An account of two men's travels among the remotest parts of the empire. Striking into the Himalayan provinces as possibly the very first white men to make such a trek. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

This book talks about the Rajputs, what and who they are. This book gives information about their origin, their clans, ruling centers, culture etc. This book is good source for those who wish to know more about the Rajputs.