In ancient Bharat, even the best of intentions are corrupted by power, and morality is considered a luxury. The subcontinent is tarnished by the powerful Magadha kingdom, whose ruthless warriors subjugate all in their way.During a famine, Chandrag...

In ancient Bharat, even the best of intentions are corrupted by power, and morality is considered a luxury. The subcontinent is tarnished by the powerful Magadha kingdom, whose ruthless warriors subjugate all in their way.During a famine, Chandragupta abdicates, and his son Bindusara takes the kingdom. The palace's internal strife is concealed by Chanakya, the great strategist, who keeps everything under control. His brutal death becomes a tool for manipulation and feeds political conflict. The absence of Chanakya ultimately results in the clash of ideas pitted by many who understood real power stays in the shadows.Driven by a vicious quest for dominance, the Magadhi princes are all caught up in a web of deceit. Their personal ambitions are preparing the empire for a civil war.As the Mauryan's grip intensifies, Kalinga's fabric begins to fray. This is no mere tale of ancient kingdoms and forgotten lore; it's a reflection of our own demons. It examines the Hindu theology of Bharat, which identifies six enemies of mind: 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.