About the Book: The Story of Indias National Symbols
In this beautifully illustrated book filled with little known facts from Indian
history, and pictures and photographs, read some unusual stories: How the tiger
took over from the Asiatic lion as our National Animal. The many ways in which
the banyan tree features in our cultural and natural history, making it the
perfect choice as our National Tree. How there were many contenders for National
Bird—the Great Indian Bustard, the myna, swan and sarus crane—but finally the
peacock was chosen. The deep love every Indian has for the National Fruit—the
mango! And who knew that we