{"product_id":"bimbisars-curse-9789370038141","title":"Bimbisar's Curse","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Tanushree Podder\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Asia - South - India\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCan anything compel a son to kill his father? Can a curse last generations? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In the heart of ancient India, the Magadh Empire was ruled by many dynasties. The first dynasty to rule Magadh was the Haryanka Dynasty (544-413 BC). During what was widely regarded as the empire's golden age, Bimbisar, a contemporary of both Gautama Buddha and Mahavira, ascended the throne at age fifteen and ruled for over fifty glorious years. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Bimbisar was an astute ruler who used matrimonial alliances to expand his kingdom. Interestingly, he was also the lover of the famous courtesan Amrapali, and fathered a son through her. His reign ended unimaginably when his son Ajatashatru imprisoned and killed him, unleashing a dark legacy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This act of patricide became a curse on the dynasty's future-Udayin slew his father Ajatashatru, only to fall to his son Aniruddha, who in turn was murdered by Munda. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Would this ghastly series of killings ever end? Find out in this dark and riveting tale by bestselling author Tanushree Podder. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Step into the heart of ancient India with \u003ci\u003eBimbisar's Curse\u003c\/i\u003e, a gripping historical novel set during the reign of the Magadh Empire's first rulers. Blending royal drama, political intrigue and a dynasty cursed by patricide, bestselling author Tanushree Podder brings to life the story of Bimbisar, Ajatashatru and the bloodstained legacy of the Haryanka Dynasty. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e- Ancient India Unveiled\u003c\/b\u003e-Set in the Magadh Empire's golden age under the Haryanka Dynasty. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e- Bimbisar's Rise and Fall\u003c\/b\u003e-Wise ruler, lover of Amrapali, betrayed by his son Ajatashatru. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e- A Curse of Patricide\u003c\/b\u003e-Generations of kings kill their fathers-Ajatashatru, Udayin, Aniruddha, Munda. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e- Dark Legacy, Royal Drama\u003c\/b\u003e-A chilling saga of ambition, betrayal and bloodlines. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e- For History Lovers\u003c\/b\u003e-Ideal for fans of Indian dynasties, political intrigue and historical fiction.","brand":"Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46465148321943,"sku":"9789370038141","price":257.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9789370038141.webp?v=1769307402","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/bimbisars-curse-9789370038141","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}