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PARTHIBAN KANAVU

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PARTHIBAN KANAVU                      This novel chronicles the attempts of Vikraman, the son of the  Chola  king Parthiban, to attain independence from the  Pallava  ruler  Narasimhavarman I .                       In the seventh century the Cholas are vassals of the Pallavas. Parthiban conveys his dream of the Chola dynasty regaining its glory – which he believes is lost since they are no longer the independent rulers – to his young son Vikraman. Parthiban refuses to pay tribute to the Pallavas, triggering a battle in which Parthiban is killed. Before he dies, on the battlefield, an enigmatic monk promises Parthiban that he will make sure that Vikraman fulfills Parthiban's dream. On becoming an adult, Vikraman plans his revenge but is betrayed by his treacherous uncle, Marappa Bhupathi. The prince is arrested and exiled to a far-off island by...

PONNIYIN SELVAN

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 PONNIYIN SELVAN                   Ponniyin Selvan is widely considered by many to be the greatest novel ever written in Tamil literature. It was first published as a series in the   Kalki , a Tamil language magazine, during the 1950s and was later integrated into a novel. The craze for the series which was published weekly was such that it elevated the magazine circulation to reach a staggering figure of 71,366 copies – no mean achievement in a newly independent India.                    Even today, the novel has a cult following and fan base among people of all generations. The book continues to be admired and garner critical acclaim for its tightly woven plot, vivid narration, the wit of the dialogue, and the way in which the power struggle and intrigues of the Chola empire were depicted.

KADAL PURA

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  KADAL  PURA                        Kadal Pura  is a Tamil historical novel written by the famous author Sandhiyan. The story of this book based on the ancient Tamil Chola dynasty. If you like historical fiction, then this book is a must-read book for you. This book has three volumes, and the total page number of this book is 1700. This book, published in 2000. Book Details: Book Name:  Kadal Pura Author:  Sandilyan Genre:  Historical Category:  Novels Publisher:  Vaanathi Pathippagam Published:  2000