ASURA: Tale of the Vanquished | Part of 100 Books by Indian Authors to read in a Lifetime| Mythological Fiction Bestseller Novel by Anand Neelakantan | Historical Fiction about Ravana | Indian Author Book Based on Ramayana | Author of Ajaya book series

Name : ASURA: Tale of the Vanquished | Part of 100 Books by Indian Authors to read in a Lifetime| Mythological Fiction Bestseller Novel by Anand Neelakantan | Historical Fiction about Ravana | Indian Author Book Based on Ramayana | Author of Ajaya book series

Author : Anand Neelakantan

Book Format : Paperback

Genre : Literature & Fiction

ISBN : 9789381576052

Language : English

Pages : 501-600 Pages

Publish Year : 2024

Publisher : One Point Six Technologies Pvt Ltd

Sub Genre : Contemporary Fiction Novels Books

The story of the Ramayana has been told countless times. The enthralling story of Rama, the incarnation of God, who slew Ravana, the King of Wrath, is known to every Indian. And in the pages of history, as always, it is the version told by the victors, that lives on. But what if Ravana and his people had a different story to tell?

Asura is the epic narrative of the vanquished Asura people, a story cherished by the oppressed outcastes of India for over 3000 years. Until now, no Asura has dared to tell this tale. But perhaps the time has come for the defeated to speak :  

“For thousands of years, I have been vilified, and my death is celebrated year after year in every corner of India. Why? Was it because I challenged the gods for the sake of my daughter? Was it because I sought to free a race from the yoke of caste-based Deva rule? You have heard the victor's tale, the Ramayana. Now hear the Ravanayana, for I am Ravana, the Asura, and my story is the tale of the vanquished.”

The ancient Asura empire lay shattered into many warring petty kingdoms under the heel of the Devas. In desperation, the Asuras look to a young saviour : Ravana. Believing that a better world awaits them under Ravana's leadership, common men like Bhadra decide to follow the young leader into war. With iron will and fiery ambition, Ravana leads his people from victory to victory, carving out a vast empire from

Country of Origin : India