Long Long ago, in a small kingdom called Manna in Central India, was born Princess Promila. This is her story—of how she grows up with only her mother as her friend while her father, the King of Manna, is constantly busy in battles and on hunting trips.

When Promila grows up, the King decides to educate her. Young Shankar from Amba comes to teach Promila to read and write. And soon enough, Promila discovers many new exciting worlds…

But the British want to gobble up the rich kingdom of Manna. Will Princess Promila be able to save her kingdom?

Krishna Kumar studies in his home town, Tikamgarh (M.P) and later at the Universities of Saugar and Toronto. His Professor of Education at Delhi University. He has been associated since its inception with the Children’s Literature Centre, Tikamgarh.