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Janya Bharata: The War
Paperback
Series: Janya Bharata, Book 1
General FictionHistorical Fiction
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Mar 27 2022
Pages: 290
Weight: 0.74
Height: 0.65 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
A Great War. An Ancient Code of Honor. One Ordinary Man.
One man's battle for peace during the epic war of Mahabharata.
Mitrajit wants nothing more than a quiet life with his wife and daughter in the shadows of the Vindhyas. But as the shadows of the Kuru throne stretch across Bharatavarsha, the call to Kurukshetra becomes impossible to ignore.
- A Fresh Perspective: See the Kurukshetra War through the eyes of those who fought in the ranks, not just those who led them.
- Immersive History: A vivid, grounded exploration of ancient Indian tribal life and the harsh realities of ancient warfare.
- Enhanced Edition: This newly revised edition features polished prose and deeper character arcs for a superior reading experience.
Janya Bharata: The War reimagines one of the world's oldest epics not through rulers or heroes, but through the eyes of a common man and his family. Inspired by the Mahabharata, an ancient Indian epic often compared to The Iliad or The Aeneid, this historical fiction brings the story down from legend to lived reality.
- A Universal Perspective: A war story seen through the eyes of an ordinary man-not kings or champion
- Timeless Themes: Duty vs. family, morality vs. survival, and the human cost of political ambition.
- Immersive Historical World: A vivid portrayal of ancient tribal life, warfare, and societal codes.
Critical Acclaim
Nellutla has taken great pains to ensure that the historical events are accurately depicted, and the characters are believable so that the readers get a realistic experience of the era. - Gaga Over Books
Kudos to the author for thinking on different lines penning a beautiful novel that talks about a few characters who would be etched on your memory, forever. - Delhi Wire
Manu Nellutla has reached back to his roots to tell a different side of the Mahabharata. - Cloverdale Reporter
Manu Nellutla has put a new twist on a historical epic. - Peace Arch News
Shaped by a life lived across three continents, Manu (Manobhiram) Nellutla is a professional whose career has moved seamlessly from academia to the C-suite. An award-winning executive and a life long learner with four postgraduate degrees, his leadership is informed by a rich understanding of diverse cultures and languages. Beyond his roles as a senior executive, Manu is a polyglot and a dynamic communicator, engaging audiences as a TEDx speaker, the host of the Roots and Realities podcast, radio show host, and a singer.
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