Wisdom of Ahmad Shah: An Afghan Legend: English-Dari Edition
by Bazger Salam, Palwasha
Wisdom of Ahmad Shah: An Afghan Legend: English-Dari Edition
by Bazger Salam, Palwasha
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The great king Ahmad Shah Durrani ruled over Afghanistan and an empire that stretched from Iran to the Indian Ocean. Righteous, wise and loved by his people, he was nevertheless troubled and needed to find someone to help him - but how?
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(Bilingual English-Dari edition) Some 250 years ago, the Great King Ahmad Shah Durrani ruled Afghanistan and, from there, a magnificent empire extending from eastern Iran to northern India, and from the Amu Darya River to the Indian Ocean. Known to his people as Ahmad Shah Baba (Ahmad Shah, our father), the beloved king was an outstanding general and a just and wise ruler. But he was vexed with all kinds of problems that threatened his kingdom, and he realized he needed to find someone with the right qualities to help him. The big question was how to find such a person. Among other things, this story provides a framework through which young readers can consider and discuss the qualities one needs in order to live a useful and happy life. This intriguing legend is retold for young people by the Afghan storyteller and teacher Palwasha Bazger Salam, and is beautifully illustrated by artist Natasha Delmar. Additional pages include a biography of Ahmad Shah, a map of the Durrani Empire and suggested discussion points.
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ISBN13: 9781946270191
Publisher: Hoopoe Books
Publication Date: Mar-2017
Pages: 40
Lexile Level: 0000
Ages: 05 - 12