Scion Of Kautilya: Kalinga Trilogy (Book I)

Ancient Bharat; where the mighty empire of Magadha thirsts for dominance the resilient kingdom of Kalinga stands firm. In the midst of a deteriorating global landscape where differing ideologies collide and ambitious individuals seek power conditions are ripe for a significant conflictside the palace a fierce battle of wills and wits unfolds. Key players like the kingmaker Chanakya and the conflicted Bindusara along with others ensnared by their own desires and the empire''s ambitions shape the fate of empires.As the Mauryan dynasty''s grip tightens the very fabric of Kalinga begins to unravel. This isn''t just a tale of ancient kingdoms and forgotten lore; it''s a mirror held to the human condition. The book examines the six enemies of mind as per the Hindu lore: Krodha (anger) Kama (desire) Lobha (greed) Moha (infatuation) Mada (pride) and Matsarya (envy). Characters in this book embody these foes driven by their impulses each contributing to Kalinga''s eventual downfall.Dive into this gripping narrative to witness the start of downfall of Kalinga rise of Chandashoak and the clash of ideas that shaped the world as we know it. This is the first book in this trilogy.