The War Elephants of Trigarta

326 BCE. The kingdom of Trigarta is ruled by Raja Puru. Young Mili, the spirited daughter of the general in charge of the war elephants, befriends a rare white elephant. She lovingly names him Nathu. Wild and untameable, Nathu refuses to obey anyone except Mili. When the Greek Emperor Alexander’s army thunders towards India, storming through the northern borders, Raja Puru prepares for war. With Alexander’s eyes set on conquest and Raja Puru refusing to surrender, the two mighty armies clash on the banks of the ancient Vitasta River. Determined to do their part, Mili and Nathu join the battlefield. Will Mili, and Trigarta’s lucky omen, Nathu, help turn the tide of the battle that will go down in history as the Battle of Hydaspes, and defeat Alexander the Great? The War Elephants of Trigarta by Sarita Mandanna is a gripping tale of bravery, loyalty, and the extraordinary bond between a girl and her mischievous elephant. This book is part of the Bold Chronicles series, which brings Mandanna’s love of storytelling to younger readers. Spanning a period of 2,500 years, each tale is inspired by a real moment from India’s rich and layered history. At the heart of every adventure is an unlikely young hero or heroine who must summon courage, wit, and heart to make their way through extraordinary times.