About the Book: "In ancient Bharat, even the best of intentions are corrupted by power, and morality is considered a luxury. The subcontinent is tarnished by the powerful Magadha kingdom, whose ruthless warriors subjugate all in their way. During a famine, Chandragupta abdicates, and his son Bindusara takes the kingdom. The palace's internal strife is concealed by Chanakya, the great strategist, who keeps everything under control. His brutal death becomes a tool for manipulation and feeds political conflict. The absence of Chanakya ultimately results in the clash of ideas pitted by many who understood real power stays in the shadows. Driven by a vicious quest for dominance, the Magadhi princes are all caught up in a web of deceit. Their personal ambitions are preparing the empire for a civil war. As the Mauryan's grip intensifies, Kalinga's fabric begins to fray. This is no mere tale of ancient kingdoms and forgotten lore; it's a reflection of our own demons. It examines the Hindu theology of Bharat, which identifies six enemies of mind: Krodha (anger), Kama (desire), Lobha (greed), Moha (infatuation), Mada (pride), and Matsarya (envy). Characters in this book embody these foes, driven by their impulses, each contributing to Kalinga's eventual downfall. " About the Author: "Hello! I'm Brahmananda, a storyteller with a confessed obsession, unraveling the tangled threads of history, politics, and human nature. With a background in shaping digital narratives and political campaigns, I've learned that the right words can spark movements. Now, as a debut author, I'm excited to s... See more
About the Book: "In ancient Bharat, even the best of intentions are corrupted by power, and morality is considered a luxury. The subcontinent is tarnished by the powerful Magadha kingdom, whose ruthless warriors subjugate all in their way. During a famine, Chandragupta abdicates, and his son Bindusara takes the kingdom. The palace's internal strife is concealed by Chanakya, the great strategist, who keeps everything under control. His brutal death becomes a tool for manipulation and feeds political conflict. The absence of Chanakya ultimately results in the clash of ideas pitted by many who understood real power stays in the shadows. Driven by a vicious quest for dominance, the Magadhi princes are all caught up in a web of deceit. Their personal ambitions are preparing the empire for a civil war. As the Mauryan's grip intensifies, Kalinga's fabric begins to fray. This is no mere tale of ancient kingdoms and forgotten lore; it's a reflection of our own demons. It examines the Hindu theology of Bharat, which identifies six enemies of mind: Krodha (anger), Kama (desire), Lobha (greed), Moha (infatuation), Mada (pride), and Matsarya (envy). Characters in this book embody these foes, driven by their impulses, each contributing to Kalinga's eventual downfall. " About the Author: "Hello! I'm Brahmananda, a storyteller with a confessed obsession, unraveling the tangled threads of history, politics, and human nature. With a background in shaping digital narratives and political campaigns, I've learned that the right words can spark movements. Now, as a debut author, I'm excited to share my passion for the unseen forces that shape empires... and destinies. Join me on this journey into the shadows of history, where ambition, power, and fate entwine. My stories are for those who, like me, find fascination in the rise and fall of empires, the legacies of the forgotten, and the unspoken tales beneath the surface of time. "
