The Immortals of Meluha  (Bengali, Paperback, Amish)

The Immortals of Meluha, by Amish Tripathi, is a captivating story of a great empire called Meluha and its saviour, Shiva, a tribal leader pictured as an avatar of Lord Shiva by the people of Meluha. Here, it is translated into Tamil with the title Meluvavin Amarargal.

Summary of the Book

Meluha, a land ruled by Suryavanshis, is a strong empire founded by Lord Rama. A flourishing empire blessed with unlimited natural resources and devoted citizens has everything going right until the attacks from Chandravanshis catches them off guard. In a very brave attempt at delivering mythological stories as vibrant fantasies, Amish has added an element of thrill to those legends. Here, in The Immortals of Meluha, Shiva, a fierce soldier from the foothills of the Himalayas in Tibet, gets invited by Daksha, the king of Suryavanshis, to lead their warriors in order to defend their holy land from the enemies. In one of the most scintillating mythological fantasies written in the history of Indian literature, Amish paints an unforgettable picture of Shiva, as a tribal leader who goes on to decimate the opposition.

Series Reading Order: The Immortals of Meluha, The Secret of the Nagas, and The Oath of the Vayuputra.

Apart from the Indian movie rights sold to Dharma Productions, the international movie rights to The Immortals of Meluha are under discussion.

About Amish

Amish Tripathi has a degree from the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta. But after becoming a full-time writer, Amish has made history in Indian literature through his mythological fantasies that are amazingly blended with constant exposure on philosophical attributes of our mythological characters. His books have sold more than a staggering 1.7 million copies, making him a living legend in the world of Indian literature.