What could have been a wonderful book is marred by a glaring factual error on South Indian history. While writing about the famous Chola kings of Tamilnadu, the author mentions that Rajaraja Chola went on a military expedition till the Ganges. Any historian worth his/her salt would know that it was his son Rajendra Chola that went on a military expedition till the Ganges and formed a city to celebrate that victory.
If you can forgive that unforgivable mistake, the rest of the book is a pleasant read. Filled with a brief introduction to Indian history, the book offers a bird's eye view of the subcontinent - its geography, culture, tourist spots, etc. Has a good compilation of photographs too, making it a good addition to my coffee-table books collection. 3.5 stars!
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