Satanama 100 Great Names From India's Past

India has sustained an uninterrupted heritage of civilization and culture for more than 3000 years which bas no parallel in the history of the world. This unique civilization is a result of thoughts and actions of illustrious men and women born in this land over the centuries. Who are these famous personalities?

Varadaraja V. Raman in this book bas chosen to briefly introduce a hundred great names fromIndia's past fromEmperor Ashoka to Mahatma Gandhi who have distinctly influenced the course of Indian history great rulers, writers and poets, saints and philosophers, spiritual leaders, scientists, social and religious reformers to freedom fighters and many foreign friends who loved and admired India. The choice has necessarily to be subjective but there can be little doubt about the greatness of these leaders. The author bolds great respect for these outstanding personalities but at the same time writes about their human quality and offers bis comments objectively these short biographical sketches will give the readers a glimpse of the essential Indian character which has ensured continuity in its chequered history.

Varadaraja V Raman, Professor of Physics at the RochesterInstitute of Technology, was himself brought up from bis early childhood steeped in the cultural tradition and ancient lore and literature of India.