Puffin Lives: Chanakya: The Master Of Statecraft by Deepa Agarwal [Paperback]

In a gripping tale of vengeance and strategy, Chanakya, a learned Brahmin, vows to remain unshorn until he dethrones the arrogant King Dhana Nanda of Magadha. Humiliated in public, Chanakya channels his anger into a calculated quest for revenge. Armed with cunning and determination, he transforms from a penniless fugitive to the most influential kingmaker in Indian history.

Teaming up with the mysterious boy, Chandragupta Maurya, Chanakya's masterful strategies culminate in the establishment of an empire that even Alexander the Great dared not challenge. This fascinating account follows Chanakya’s evolution from a scorned Brahmin to the prime minister of Magadha and the author of the Arthashastra. Filled with intriguing anecdotes and lesser-known facts about Chanakya and the Mauryan era, this book promises an exhilarating adventure through the annals of history.