Saga of a Kayasth Family: Unique Family of Seven Generations and Its Contribution to Literature [Hardcover]

ABOUT THE BOOK:- This is richly detailed and meticulously written book. Narayan Raj offer his readers a glimpse into the life of Seven Generations of the Kayasth Saxena Family and its contribution to literature. It is a valuable contribution to the literary history of Asaf Jahi period. The book highlights the contribution of the family to the overall development of the Hyderabad State. It has also unearthed neglected areas of the history of the Asaf Jahi dynasty. This book has also highlighted the fact that during Nizam rule the religious tolerance and communal harmony was maintained in the State. It is a valuable work on socio - cultural and literary history. The contribution of the Kayasth Family is noteworthy. It is a unique presentation and first of its kind. It serves as a guide for the religious tolerance in present day society. ABOUT THE AUTHOR:- Dr. Narayan Raj has obtained his Ph.D. Degree. He comes from the illustrious Kayasth Saxena family of Hyderabad. He held senior position in public and private sector companies. Presently, he is the Managing Trustee of Narhari Pershad Charitable Trust and on Board of Trustees of Dr. Zore Foundation. He compiled jointly a book in Urdu and co-edited and compiled a book in Persian. He is a joint author of a book ' The Mughal s” in English. He has translated, edited and updated a book “Kayasth Kul Nirnay' in English which is under publication. Contents:- Foreword. 9 Preface. 17 1. Introduction. 23 2. Raja Ram Pershad. 39 3. Rai Swami Pershad. 49 4. Rai Narhari Pershad. 59 5. Raja Girdhari Pershad Mahbub Nawazwant ‘Baqi’ AliasBansi Raja. 77 6. Raja Narsing Raj ‘Aali’. 137 7. Rai Narhar Raj ‘Saqi’. 165 8. Dr Bhaskar Raj Saxena. 181 9. Mahbub Raj ‘Mahbub’. 191 10.Dr Sheela Raj. 209 11. Conclusion. 239 References. 245 Index. 251 The Title 'Saga of a Kayasth Family: Unique Family of Seven Generations and Its Contribution to Literature written/authored/edited by Dr. Narayan Raj', published in the year 2018. The ISBN 9788121214230 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 262 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:-