Storm From Taxila: The Asoka Trilogy (Book 2)

Author: Shreyas Bhave

Brand: Leadstart Publishing Pvt Ltd

Features:

• About the Author : SHREYAS BHAVE is a student pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering from VNIT Nagpur.
• He also devotes his energies to a start-up that provides quality services to users of transformer and switchgear products in the country. Additionally, he runs an entrepreneurial community at www. ourfirstmillion.org
• Inspired by his deep love of history, Shreyas took on the challenge of writing a fictionalized account based on historical record, supplemented by the rich folklore which continues to surround the legendary figure of Asoka.
• Apart from writing, Shreyas enjoys song writing, composing music, sketching and watercolour painting and trekking into the hills.

Binding: paperback

Number Of Pages: 504

Release Date: 01-12-2018

Details: Bharatvarsha, Land Of The Aryas: 272 EL

Bindusar, the Samrat Chakravartin of all the Aryas, ruler of the Indian sub¬continent, is dead. Chaos rules as the royal succession turns upon intrigue, dark coalitions, violence and death. The realm stands divided and civil war ensues.

In Vidishanagri: Asoka kills his brother's Ashwamedha stallion and marches to Patliputra with his army. The Ancient Brahminical Order rises in his support. Have they made the right choice?

In Taxila: The rightful heir, Sushem, raises an army to meet the challenge posed by his ambitious and gifted brother, Asoka. He prepares to march to the capital and seize the throne by force. Will history repeat itself? Will Sushem achieve what his grandfather Chandragupta did?

In Junagarh: Guildmaster Hardeo sets out on a private mission to cquire the great salt pans of Sindh. Will he succeed in his secret enterprise?

In Vidishanagri: Radhagupta travels to fulfill the task allotted to him by the Order. Kanakdatta, the Buddhist, stands up to stop him. Will Radhagupta fail in his mission?

The winds of war howl over the sub-continent, blowing every last person one way or the other. Blood will be spilled, secrets revealed and men ruined. History shall be made. In Book II of the epic Asoka Trilogy, the storm approaches — the harbinger of death and destruction. When the dust finally settles the great question will be answered: Who is the next Samrat of the revered lands of the Aryas?

EAN: 9789352010103

Package Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.0 x 1.1 inches

Languages: English