Mouna Magadhe Ebong by Avik Mukhopadhyay [Paperback]

For those who love to read history through stories, legends, and narratives, this book is for you.

What is history? No, I’m not asking for the dictionary definition. I’m emphasizing its essence. From what I understand, history is the chronological account of past politics. History has always had its own politics, and politics has its own history. The powerful have always emerged victorious in different ideological perspectives. Those in power have always shaped historical narratives in their own way. Instead of making bricks, stones, and monuments speak, it is far better to seek history within local folklore.

The ancient winds flowing across India still carry the echoes of past celebrations, sins, virtues, religion, irreligion, conquests, struggles, betrayals, greed, and bloodshed.

The stories of the Maurya dynasty… The tales of the Gupta empire… The legends of the Mughal Sultanate…

Karunadharaya

When religious customs become shackles on human feet, religion itself needs reform. Then arrives the great soul.

Deep Jwele Jai

Kapilavastu. Under the cover of night, two ill-fated young men leave their city with hatred and vengeance in their eyes. Meanwhile, Virudhaka is determined to annihilate the Shakya clan. But why?

Prahelika

During the reign of Gupta Emperor Ramagupta, a horrific massacre took place. A beautiful sixteen-year-old girl went missing. Who will uncover the mystery?

Menal Mandir

A temple in Rajasthan adorned with intricate erotic carvings—what kind of temple is this? What secrets lie hidden in its historical depths? Is love merely the pursuit of desire?

Shesh Pranam

Who doesn’t know about the pride and valor of Chhatrapati Shivaji? But what about the unsung heroes behind the scenes? Their tales still send shivers down the spine.

Kohinoor-er Moolya

The Kohinoor diamond has changed hands many times, but has anyone ever pondered the true price paid for it? Was it legend or reality?

Lingopen

The tale of the ancient deity of the forests of central India—primal, inevitable, and captivating.

For the first time, Abhik Mukhopadhyay brings a collection of historical narratives—Maun Magadhe Ebong.