A Children’s History of Punjab (Urdu Version)
Hamida Khuhro
In this book, which begins in the pre-partition days, a young girl Abida’s Interest in the history of Punjab is developed when she asks her uncle to tell her about the history of ‘the land of five rivers’ and to take her to explore the historic sites of this land.
As she learns about foreign invasions, Buddhist influence, romantic legends, the contribution of the Mughal emperors and the British, Abida is so fascinated by the story of Punjab that she grows up to become a historian herself!
A Children’s History of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Urdu Version)
Hamida Khuhro
Two girls, Hafsa and Ansa, travel to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and on the way discover a wealth of information about the history of this region-how these valleys have echoed the footsteps of Aryans, Persians, Greeks, Buddhists, Muslims, Hindus, Sikhs, and the British as they went across and left their mark in the region.
Sindh kiKahani(Urdu Version)
Hamida Khuhro
This book introduces children to the rich history of Sindh—a land that was home to one of the oldest civilizations of the world. Beautifully illustrated, this book not only traces the footsteps of the invaders and foreigners who set foot in Sindh—from the Aryans, Persians, Greeks, and Arabs to the Mughals and finally, the British—but also talks about the local dynasties that left their mark. This title has also been translated in Sindhi.
A Children’s History of Balochistan (English Version)
Hamida Khuhro
Winner of the 5th UBL Literary Excellence Award 2015 for the Best Children’s Literature in English
A Children’s History of Balochistan introduces children to the history of Balochistan, the largest province of Pakistan. A young girl travels by road with her parents to Balochistan where their host is a Baloch Sardar, who tells her about the rich history and culture of the region, from the prehistoric civilization of Mehrgarh, the rule of the Persians, Mir Chakar Khan Rind, the Kalat Khanate and much more.
A Children’s History of Gilgit-Baltistan (English Version)
Hamida Khuhro
A Children’s History of Gilgit-Baltistan is the last title of the Children’s History series, which introduces young readers to Pakistan’s principal regions. A Children’s History of Gilgit-Baltistan is about the beautiful northernmost region of Pakistan—home to some of the highest peaks and plateaus, and the famous Silk Route—visited by two young children with their parents. Their grandmother’s description of Gilgit-Baltistan, with its awesome landscape and fascinating history, leads to the trip to this region with their parents. They not only see and enjoy the sights in this wonderful part of northern Pakistan, popular with tourists and mountaineers, but also learn about the various personalities that contributed to its history as well as people who are helping to preserve its cultural heritage. Beautifully illustrated, A Children’s History of Gilgit-Baltistan, will inspire its readers to visit this amazing part of Pakistan and to experience and enjoy its culture and beauty. A Children’s History series not only provides interesting historical information but will also go a long way in developing a sense of pride among Pakistani children regarding their history and cultural heritage.
Published in Daily Times, December 20th 2018.