Samrat Chandragupta (सम्राट चन्द्रगुप्त) – Historical Novel of Dhumketu

This historical novel – Samrat Chandragupta (सम्राट चन्द्रगुप्त) – is 3rd and last novel in the series of novels, on Chanakya-Chandragupta Maurya pair, written by Dhumketu. From the preceding two, first novel (Part 1) is – Mahamatya Chanakya (महामात्य चाणक्य). Analysis of the same can be read here. In Part 1, Chanakya’s journey from TakshashilaContinue reading “Samrat Chandragupta (सम्राट चन्द्रगुप्त) – Historical Novel of Dhumketu”

Chandragupta Maurya – Historical Novel of Dhumketu

This novel – Chandragupta Maurya – is in continuation of the preceding novel – Mahamatya Chanakya (Book review can be read here). In preceding novel (Part 1), Chanakya’s journey from Takshashila to Pataliputra and return journey from there are covered. In between, readers get to know about Chanakya’s insult in court of Dhananand and hisContinue reading “Chandragupta Maurya – Historical Novel of Dhumketu”

Mahamatya Chanakya – Historical Novel of Dhumketu

Insult of Chanakya in the court of Dhananand is a turning point in Indian History. It was not an insult of one person but it was an insult of a Brahman … a traditional Brahman … whose only crime was to dream and try to build a strong nation based on foundation of Arthashastra. JustContinue reading “Mahamatya Chanakya – Historical Novel of Dhumketu”