The Emperor Who Vanished: Strange Facts from Indian History

If you ever thought history was boring, this funny and astonishing book is the perfect remedy!

Did You Know That...
One of India’s greatest emperors was erased from history books for nearly 1,500 years?
Beetles and their wings were once a highly sought-after fashion accessory?
The iron pillar in Delhi’s 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 through the frozen streets of St. Petersburg, Russia?

Dive into these and many more odd and wonderful facts from the pages of Indian history. Discover the megacity of ancient India known today through the accounts of Chinese and Greek travelers, the architects who created whispering galleries, the vibrant fresco-covered houses in Rajasthan, and the curious story of how tea came to India. Read about lovelorn princes who lost their kingdoms, intrepid botanists who documented every plant in the Malabar region, and a poem written in praise of garlic. These nuggets capture the peculiar, fascinating, and eccentric bits of history like no textbook ever will!