Rogues and Rajas : Dark Tales For Tumultuous Times

"The old stories, steeped in wisdom, impart lessons on conquering temptation, evading misfortune, and transcending one's limitations. Yet, they also narrate the harrowing journeys of those who succumb to their inner demons.

A prince, shunned and vilified, who embarks on a quest to embody the monster that the world sees him as. A queen who ruthlessly quashes any challenger daring to rise against her. A gifted craftsman who employs his talents for larceny from the state treasury. An executioner whose serene garden conceals sinister designs. Whether king or commoner, ruler or subject, the primal belief that might equals right reverberates across the ages.

In a riveting portrayal, 'Rogues and Rajas' unfolds the high-stakes gambles, treacheries, and conspiracies of fierce and formidable rulers of ancient India –– from Ashoka of Magadha to Shashanka of Bengal, from Didda of Kashmir to Peruvalathan of Tamilakam. These stories illuminate an era when intrigue was rampant, and the best defense was often a relentless offense.

With a compelling narrative, 'Rogues and Rajas' offers a glimpse into a shadowy past, unearthing the depths of the human soul and prompting us to reflect on the progress we've made in the present day."