Chanakya

by B.D. Kher

This is biographical novel on the life of Chanakya who was author of 'Kautiliya Arthshastra and also a kingmaker, in the era some 2400 years ago.

Genres: Marathi, Historical, History, Biography

348 pages, Paperback

Published June 1, 2016

About the author

B.D.Kher, who authored about 117 books during his life time, wrote his first book in 1939. His recently published books, 'Sanjeevan' (based on the life of Sant Dnyaneshwar) and 'Gandharvagatha' (based on the life of Balgandharv), were well received by readers. Kher left Marathi daily 'Kesri' as an associate editor after 22 years of service. Later, he joined 'Sahyadri' as the editor and stayed in that position for 10 years.

In 1976, a Japanese foundation had invited him to write a novel on the Hiroshima bombing incident. Kher received awards for his novels like 'Anandbhavan', 'Hasre Dukkha', 'Hiroshima', 'Samagra Lokmanya Tilak' etc. He authored V D Savarkar's biography 'Yadnya', which registered 11,000 pre-publishing bookings.

Reviews

[NITIN · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book is not so good. I have given just 1 star for book. The writing skills of writer are not as good as other writers like shivaji sawant, V. S. Khandekar etc. Bad thing is that writer almost vested 75 % of book pages on childhood of chanakya. The book has not shown "Kut-niti" of chankya. Also no where book has shown high level intelligence of chankya. This is very disgusting. Chandragupt entry is after 75 % of book pages. Story of Sikandar is also not rightly mentioned. Most verse thing is that there is just 2-3 lines on final battle against dhananand.

When we hear name of chankya, first thing comes in our mind is his intelligence to to beat dhananand and against Sikandar. But this is absent in book. Focus of book is on childhood of chanakya, on which we are not interested.

[Ravindra · Rating 5 out of 5]

My first ever book.
A 2009 read.
Brings back memories.

[Akshay Bhatt · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is about the Great Chanakya's life. From his childhood till death. The book has very good knowledge to share. It depicts how Chanakya had faced bad time till glory to Magadh. Read it.

[Vikram Choudhari · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have read this book almost 7 times. The author has captured every single emotion of a child whose father is killed by the wicked king Dhananand when he tries to raise his voice against odds of the kingdom. This book shows what real DETERMINATION of oneself should be like.

One of the best book i have came across in my reading journey.

[Saral · Rating 3 out of 5]

Could have been much better.
However, Chanakya remains a fascinating character with his ideas, ideology and foresight.

[Rajesh Hukare]

good book

[Rajendra Kher · Rating 5 out of 5]

This novel presents entire life of great learned personality from ancient India, who made Chandragupta a King of Magadh.

[Swati Irani · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not very detailed but a brief overview of Chanakya's life and his contributions in creating Marya dynesty