About the Book: The Emperor Who Vanished: Strange Facts from Indian History
DID YOU KNOW THAT… One of Indias greatest emperors was erased from all history
books for nearly 1,500 years? Beetles and beetle wings were a much sought-after
fashion accessory once upon a time? The iron pillar in Delhis Qutub complex does
not rust? A French astronomer discovered the remains of a Roman port in South
India? A caravan of elephants and camels from India once paraded the frozen
streets of St Petersburg, Russia? Dive into these and many more odd and
wonderful facts from the pages of Indian history. You will find here the
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