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Harappa 2: The Fall of Shuruppak
The fall of Shuruppak traces the adventures of our hero, Upaas, as he travels to summer with sage Vasishta and his friend Shushun. Follow the daredevil physician as he fights his way through this epic adventure, while seeking answers to his own questions about life. As the group of travellers move from one peril to another, we recognise our own hidden desires in their search for truth and immortality.
273 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 20, 2014
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November 21, 2017
This fascinating journey into Indian history is set in the third millennium BCE. Through the author’s thorough investigation into this era, and extremely descriptive writing, these splendid days of the Mesopotamian and Indus Valley civilisations are brought to life for his readers.
In this the second book of the Harappa series we join the friends Upaas (a physician), his wife Lopa, Parthava and Elaamite Prince Shushan as they continue their journeys, travelling far and wide through unknown lands satiating their thirst for knowledge.
In this adventure they find themselves agreeing to help the grief stricken Emperor Gilgamesh of Sumer find the great Sage Ziusudra. Gilgamesh believes that the sage will answer a question he is compelled to ask, and through the answer he will find an end to his torment.
Armed with the help and advice of Sage Vasishta, magic potions, and amulets for protection they set off on a quest unlike any other they have undertaken. Their travels take them through unknown lands, where they battle mythical beasts, demons, and many unimaginable creatures, but will they succeed and will Gilgamesh find the answer he seeks?
After seeing the Sage they return to Shuruppak as war breaks out, and with battles raging and thousands lying dead or dying they escape by ship, taking those they can. Little do they know that a higher being has decided that mankind needs a lesson, and what happens next is one of the most well-known of all biblical stories…
What I love about this story is that for those of us who are not Indian, yet have a great interest in Indian history, the legend behind the grief and torment of Gilgamesh, and others, interwoven into this epic adventure, adding immeasurably to the enjoyment, and fascination of this book.
In this the second book of the Harappa series we join the friends Upaas (a physician), his wife Lopa, Parthava and Elaamite Prince Shushan as they continue their journeys, travelling far and wide through unknown lands satiating their thirst for knowledge.
In this adventure they find themselves agreeing to help the grief stricken Emperor Gilgamesh of Sumer find the great Sage Ziusudra. Gilgamesh believes that the sage will answer a question he is compelled to ask, and through the answer he will find an end to his torment.
Armed with the help and advice of Sage Vasishta, magic potions, and amulets for protection they set off on a quest unlike any other they have undertaken. Their travels take them through unknown lands, where they battle mythical beasts, demons, and many unimaginable creatures, but will they succeed and will Gilgamesh find the answer he seeks?
After seeing the Sage they return to Shuruppak as war breaks out, and with battles raging and thousands lying dead or dying they escape by ship, taking those they can. Little do they know that a higher being has decided that mankind needs a lesson, and what happens next is one of the most well-known of all biblical stories…
What I love about this story is that for those of us who are not Indian, yet have a great interest in Indian history, the legend behind the grief and torment of Gilgamesh, and others, interwoven into this epic adventure, adding immeasurably to the enjoyment, and fascination of this book.
December 18, 2017
Fall of Shuruppak – Harappa 2" is a part of a Trilogy written by Dr. Shankar N. Kashyap based on ancient Harappan Civilization. Harappan Civilization was best piece of architecture ruled by great rulers. In this part of Trilogy, the author speaks about fall of Shuruppak which was an ancient Sumerian City.
The presentation of events and language used depict that author has studied the great Harappan Civilization in minute details. The knowledge presented in the book creates an immediate impact on reader's mind. Author has also depicted all the events in a beautiful flow that it takes any reader on a trip to ancient Indian History.
Author has presented all the events from the birth of Sargon the great, who was king of Kish, to his training as a warrior, he becoming the king, his braveries and then the ultimate devastation of Shuruppak so vividly that any layman lacking knowledge of Harappan Civilization can easily understand the flow of events.
The references and vocabulary used are very powerful which adds to the superior quality of the book.
Overall, Literoma rates it to be a 4.6*/5* and marks it to be a must read piece for people especially having interest in ancient time
The presentation of events and language used depict that author has studied the great Harappan Civilization in minute details. The knowledge presented in the book creates an immediate impact on reader's mind. Author has also depicted all the events in a beautiful flow that it takes any reader on a trip to ancient Indian History.
Author has presented all the events from the birth of Sargon the great, who was king of Kish, to his training as a warrior, he becoming the king, his braveries and then the ultimate devastation of Shuruppak so vividly that any layman lacking knowledge of Harappan Civilization can easily understand the flow of events.
The references and vocabulary used are very powerful which adds to the superior quality of the book.
Overall, Literoma rates it to be a 4.6*/5* and marks it to be a must read piece for people especially having interest in ancient time
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