Somnath (सोमनाथ) by Acharya ChatursenMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
A time of fear and conspiracies, debauchery, internecine rivalry, foreign invasion, religious strife. Minor fiefdoms ruled by petty-minded individuals with delusions of grandeur, plagued by silly jealousies and perceived insults. Instead of putting up a united front to the invading hordes – they behaved traitorously and let the fanatical hordes conquer the country, loot the treasuries, rape, reave and desecrate temples.
The writing style is a bit hyped and needlessly detailed at times and goes into he realm of fantasy rather than remains faithful to historical accuracy. Nonetheless, quite engrossing.
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