Download or read book The Unconquered King: A Gupta Odyssey written by Gaurav Garg and published by Gaurav Garg. This book was released on 2025-02-27 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step into the vibrant and treacherous world of 4th-century Ancient India, where the mighty Gupta Empire, forged in conquest, teeters on the brink of collapse. Emperor Samudragupta, the legendary "Lion of Magadha," dreams of uniting the subcontinent under his banner, but his reign is plagued by enemies both within and without. A brutal ambush orchestrated by a trusted advisor shatters his illusions of loyalty, revealing a web of betrayal that reaches the highest levels of the court. As a devastating war looms with the rebellious northern kingdoms, Samudragupta must fight to secure his throne, unaware that the greatest threat may come from the shadows of his own palace. Enter Aryavati, a woman with a shadowed past and extraordinary skills, disguised within the intricate world of court intrigue. Torn between a burning desire for revenge and an unexpected, forbidden connection with the Emperor, she navigates a dangerous game of deception. As a vast internal conspiracy threatens to tear the empire apart, Aryavati must make a choice that will determine not only her own destiny, but the fate of India itself. Prepare for a sweeping saga of historical fiction, filled with epic battles, political intrigue, hidden identities, and the enduring power of love and loyalty in a world consumed by ambition. Can Samudragupta conquer his enemies, both internal and external, and forge a lasting peace, or will his dream of a unified India be drowned in blood and tears?