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Embark on a Royal Journey: 'Suryavamshi'

Varun N Rao
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Suryavamshi: The Sun Kings of Rajasthan, authored by Late Abanindranath Tagore and translated by Sandipan Deb is published by Juggernaut. 

The book traces the lineage of Suryavamshi dynasty based in Rajasthan. The stories, include – generations and generations of kings and their tales of protecting and ruling over their regions and people. 

The author (and the translator) have woven the tales of generations with blend of human emotions such as love, ego, sacrifice, courage, anger, jealousy, fear and treachery, very common to any of us. 


Despite the royal status the kings and queens are depicted as ‘deeply human’ facing trials and tribulations like ordinary people. It is, however, the courage and determination they have in times of adversities that makes them great and worthy of being etched in history.

The narration reminds me of the bedtime tales my granny used to recite. The narration is pretty vivid, and readers can easily imagine the scenes that are being enacted.

These generations of stories celebrate the rich heritage of Rajasthan and also reminds us of the timeless power of human strength and resilience.




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