The King Who Turned Into a Serpent and Other Thrilling Tales of Royalty from Indian Mythology

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Awe-inspiring fighters, feisty leaders, exemplary friends, mighty monarchs, expert cooks and super-strong sleepyheads... Who were these multifaceted rulers who stood out among the hundreds in the lore of our land? From Shibi Chakravarti to Bhoja, from Vidyottama to Meenakshi, from Yudhishthira to Nahusha, and from Shishupala to Nala - what was extraordinary about them and their times?

In over 15 fascinating stories, this charmingly Illustrated book takes you to the kingdoms, courts, palaces and battlefields of glorious royals, who shaped our values and made their place forever in our epics and legends.

Sudha Madhavan is a writer, artist and educator based in Bengaluru, India. She specializes in travel writing, children's stories and poetry as well as opinion pieces, all of which are imbued with her deep interest and research in history, civilizations and diverse cultures. Sudha has been published in leading print and digital publications since 2003 and her stories for children are featured in the anthology 100 Greatest Stories for Young Children (Hachette India, 2020).

Sudha's oil-on-canvas artworks are part of several private collections and have been exhibited in Mumbai and Bengaluru. She has been an educator and consultant with leading NGOs such as Maya Organic, a livelihood development initiative involved with artisans, self-help groups (SHGs) and micro-entrepreneurs, and Shishu Mandir, a children's welfare institution founded by Hella Mundhra. Sudha attended St. Thomas School, Shimla, and has degrees in English Literature and Education from Isabella Thoburn College and Lucknow University respectively.

When not writing or painting, Sudha loves gardening, yoga and sharing her love for old movie songs with her little grandson, Rishi.