50 Must Read Indian Stories (Pack of 50 Titles)

Time-travel through India’s rich history with the 5-volume set of must-read stories. Each of the stories is one of the top best Indian stories to read.

Amar Chitra Katha brings you handpicked unique tales and fables of India and present it in the form of children stories. These are the best Indian stories to read for children as they help inculcate culture and values in kids at a very early age. Each volume has a different theme. These children stories include India’s epics and mythology, India’s history, folktales and fables from every corner of this land, and more.

Here is a brief of what’s in each volume:

Volume 1: Epics and mythological stories

How did Kubera lose the Pushpaka Viman? Why did Kumbhakarna sleep for six months at a stretch? Why was Amba determined to take revenge across lifetimes? What is the true message of the Bhagwad Gita?

These and many more questions about various Indian mythological stories are answered through ten stories in the first volume. Let children to be captivated by the Ramayana, the Mahabharata, and the Puranas. It is their learning phase; show them the route to their traditional roots.

Volume 2: Fables and folktales

The stories from the Hitopadesha or the Jataka tales have lasted centuries, from the time of oral storytelling to modern mediums of communication. The anecdotes of Birbal and Tenali Raman tell us about the importance of wit and a presence of mind.

The fables and folktales teach lessons through humour and drama, which form a foundation of the morals, values, and wisdom of early childhood. Amar Chitra Katha has put together ten such tales from Indian folklore and is a must-read for everyone who enjoys wit and wisdom in storytelling.

Volume 3: Events from the lives of great men and women

When Ashoka looked at the destruction on the battlefield in Kalinga, something changed inside him. When Gandhi was thrown off the train in South Africa, his life took an unanticipated turn.

History is filled with stories about events in the lives of great men and women. These events are moments of enlightenment that changed their lives and, through them, the lives of others. This volume brings ten historic stories for kids that help them learn from the experiences of the great.

Volume 4: The history of India

The Konark temple was built by Narasimha Deva I in honour of Surya, the Sun god, but as per mythology, Krishna’s son, Samba had built a temple for the Sun god. Thanjavur’s origin is linked to the asura Thanjan, slain by Vishnu himself, who asked that a beautiful town come up at the spot while dying. Years later, the Brihadeeswara temple was built there by Raja Raja Chola I, found in the temple city standing today.

The cities and towns of India have fascinating stories to tell; stories that blur the lines between fact and fiction. This volume contains ten such stories steeped in history, made more beautiful by mythology.

Volume 5: Odds defied by women of India

Rani Lakshmibai fought the British like a tigress. Razia Sultan was the first woman to sit on the throne of Delhi, defying patriarchy. Mother Theresa lived her message of compassion by caring for the poorest of the poor.

Compassion and courage, intelligence and integrity; these have been the hallmark of the women of India. Volume 5 of this comic book set tells the stories of ten extraordinary women from India's history and how they defied all odds to become the legends they are today.

Give your kids these Indian stories to read and help them fall in love with the golden heritage of India. The 50 Must Read Indian Stories by Amar Chitra Katha is an essential collection for every household.