Bimbisar's Curse

Can anything compel a son to kill his father? Can a curse last generations? <br><br>In the heart of ancient India, the Magadh Empire was ruled by many dynasties. The first dynastyto rule Magadh was the Haryanka Dynasty (544-413 BC). During what was widely regarded as theempire's golden age, Bimbisar, a contemporary of both Gautama Buddha and Mahavira, ascendedthe throne at age fifteen and ruled for over fifty glorious years. <br><br>Bimbisar was an astute ruler who used matrimonial alliances to expand his kingdom. Interestingly,he was also the lover of the famous courtesan Amrapali, and fathered a son through her. His reignended unimaginably when his son Ajatashatru imprisoned and killed him, unleashing a dark legacy.<br><br>This act of patricide became a curse on the dynasty's future-Udayin slew his father Ajatashatru,only to fall to his son Aniruddha, who in turn was murdered by Munda.<br><br>Would this ghastly series of killings ever end? Find out in this dark and riveting tale by bestsellingauthor Tanushree Podder. <br><br>Step into the heart of ancient India with <i>Bimbisar's Curse</i>, a gripping historical novel set during the reign of the Magadh Empire's first rulers. Blending royal drama, political intrigue and a dynasty cursed by patricide, bestselling author Tanushree Podder brings to life the story of Bimbisar, Ajatashatru and the bloodstained legacy of the Haryanka Dynasty. <br><br><b>• Ancient India Unveiled</b>-Set in the Magadh Empire's golden age under the Haryanka Dynasty.<br><br><b>• Bimbisar's Rise and Fall</b>-Wise ruler, lover of Amrapali, betrayed by his son Ajatashatru.<br><br><b>• A Curse of Patricide</b>-Generations of kings kill their fathers-Ajatashatru, Udayin, Aniruddha, Munda. <br><br><b>• Dark Legacy, Royal Drama</b>-A chilling saga of ambition, betrayal and bloodlines.<br><br><b>• For History Lovers</b>-Ideal for fans of Indian dynasties, political intrigue and historical fiction.