The tales in Kesariya Bana blend our great storytelling tradition with historical facts and figures. The stories are high on drama, emotion and some of them are viewed from an unconventional perspective. Written in a narrative style, these tales tell the story of eight heroic instances taken from different periods of Indian history. The stories are of people – individuals, great generals and mere foot soldiers – who stood for what they believed in, braving overwhelming odds. Each of these stories ends with a glossary and a historical note, adding a unique flavour to the book. The defining moments of each story is illustrated, through 20 period specific illustrations, to add visually to the storytelling.