Chanakya's Chant: 1 - Softcover

Sanghi, Ashwin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9381626812 ISBN 13: 9789381626818

Publisher: Westland, 2012

Synopsis

Chanakya's Chant is a thrilling novel that tells its readers about a sharp parallel story between two individuals. One of these individuals is the very person who brought the scattered Indian subcontinent under the reign of Chandragupta Maurya-Chanakya. Chanakya is one of the wisest political strategists to have ever lived in the history of India. The second protagonist is Gangasagar Mishra, who is a rather insignificant Brahmin teacher, who seems to be struggling to make ends meet, but is actually a reincarnation of Chanakya himself. The author gives you an intricately woven plot that is set in two parallel worlds, but is tied together by its two protagonists, namely Chanakya and Gangasagar. Chanakya's tale, set in 340BC, is a tale of revenge that Chanakya seeks against the king and how he brings in Chandragupta Maurya to take over the throne. The second tale, based in modern-day India is that of Gangasagar grooming a young girl from Kanpur, to eventually become the prime minister of India. Will Chanakya's ingenious ways bring about a drastic turn in the events of the nation? This captivating book answers just that, through its exploration of Chanakya's ingenious and calculated moves that have altered the course of events in the past. Chanakya's Chant has been published by Westland Limited, in the year 2012 and is available in paperback. Key Features *This book employs the use of a unique plot that involves two parallel worlds and reincarnation. *The book was well-received by both the readers and critics everywhere. Ashwin Sanghi and Amish Tripathi are considered to be the frontrunners in historical and mythological retelling. This book is part of that trend.

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Ashwin Sanghi's "Chanakya's Chant" is a great book. First of all considering the negative sides, this book can be a bit hard to catch up as two different stories of different ages are written together. But its wonderful to know that both stories are let to the same conclusion! However this book always strives as it has a modern narrative style with good vocabulary. I believe that it is a must read for all the people who are interested in politics, economics and business. Its actually worth buying it. If you are pensive or sad go and get this book and guess what you will gain? his book can really lift up your pleasure.. --Govind Vijayakrishnan Sep 8, 2013

Heady cocktail of Power, Politics, and History. A compulsive page turner. Brilliant narration and its interweaved with historical anecdotes. Fresh characters, gripping sub-plots, and wide knowledge on the topics. Go for it -- STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. --Vinod Jayakumar Jan 8, 2013

There are few authors in India who write exceptionally well. Ashwin is one of those. I am a vivid reader and read almost all the books that come my way. --Reema 08 Dec 2012

About the Author

An entrepreneur by profession, Ashwin Sanghi writes extensively on history, religion and politics in his spare time, but historical fiction in the thriller genre is his passion and hobby. Sanghi holds a master's degree from Yale. He lives in India with his wife Anushika and son Raghuvir.

About this edition

• Publisher: Westland
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 9381626812
• ISBN 13: 9789381626818
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 472