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New Novel Revives the Forgotten Queen Dhruvadevi of the Gupta Empire
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Storyboard•11-10-2026, 15:31
New Novel Revives the Forgotten Queen Dhruvadevi of the Gupta Empire
- •Author Sarvajeet Dinesh Chandra transports readers to the late antiquity period when the mighty Gupta Empire faced collapse under Samrat Ramagupta.
- •The novel centers on the forgotten queen Dhruvadevi, inspired by Jaishankar Prasad’s 1933 play Dhruvaswamini, highlighting her strength and contributions.
- •Dhruvadevi navigates a trapped and meaningless marriage, refusing to be a political pawn when Ramagupta attempts to trade her to the Saka ruler Rudrasena.
- •The story features other powerful and decisive women, including the spurned courtesan Madhavsena and Rudrasena’s queen Gauri, who help protect Magadha.
- •Set in 377CE, the plot blends historical intrigue, secret tunnels, spycraft, and strong women at the center of power with a contemporary narrative style.
Key Questions Answered
The author Sarvajeet Dinesh Chandra takes readers back to the late antiquity period of the Gupta Empire in this historical novel.
The author first read about Dhruvadevi in Jaishankar Prasad’s 1933 play titled Dhruvaswamini.
Dhruvadevi refuses to become a political pawn and continues to act with dignity and intent despite facing terrible options.
