The Myth of Hastinapur
The Myth of Hastinapur Author's Note All histories have alternatives. Once the present absorbs a significant event, it is penned down by the ones who survive it. But with time, alternative theories appear, debating and discussing what would have hap pe ned in a new light. Mahabharata, an ancient tale, has survived epochs and fascinated generations. It is a tale of powerful men and women and how they fared against each other. Few heroes who faltered at critical junctures while there are villains who stood firm against the test of their characters. There are queens who knowingly or unknowingly manipulated their near ones; and kith and kin who betrayed their blood when needed the most. There are soldiers and handmaidens too whose perspectives got lost in this clash of the champions. There is fury, courage, strength, love, penance, Dharma , sacrifice, deceit and malice. Mahabharata has everything which is representative of all ages. This book tries to find reasons behind fact...