Ikshvaku Kulathondral (Scion Of Ikshvaku) (Tamil Edition)

DETAILS : 

• Author : Amish Tripathi
  
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Westland
  
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ 7 December 2016
  
• Language ‏ : ‎ Tamil
  
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 412 pages
  
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9385724053
  
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9385724053
  
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 350 g

ABOUT THE BOOK

Ikshvaku Kulathondral, the official Tamil translation of Scion of Ikshvaku, authored by the best-selling master of mythological fiction Amish Tripathi, is a gripping, fast-paced epic novel. Published by Westland Books (and subsequently curated across regional imprints), this book marks the explosive first installment of the critically acclaimed Ram Chandra Series, a multi-layered reimagining of the Ramayana that explores the events leading up to the great war of Lanka.

The primary objective of the volume is to strip away the traditional layer of unapproachable divinity surrounding Rama, presenting him instead as a tragic, deeply complex human prince bound by an unyielding moral code. Amish constructs a dark, gritty, and politically fractured ancient India (Meluha's neighboring landscape) where the kingdom of Ayodhya has fallen into decay after a crushing military defeat by the Lankan trader-king, Raavan. The narrative follows Prince Rama from his birth—which occurred on the exact day of Ayodhya's historic defeat, causing his father, King Dashrath, to openly despise him as a harbinger of bad luck.

The book systematically reconstructs the legendary hero's early life through a contemporary political and philosophical lens:

• The Burden of Law: Unlike classical retold epics where Rama is automatically worshiped, here he is an outcast prince who seeks validation by strictly enforcing the laws of the land, earning him the title of an uncompromising institutionalist.
• The Shattered Kingdom: Details a corrupt Ayodhya plagued by caste discrimination, economic exploitation by Lanka, and a deep existential dread among its citizens.
• The Dynamic Partnerships: Explores the fierce, fiercely protective brotherhood with Lakshman, a modernly independent and warrior-vanguard version of Sita, and the complex mentorship of Guru Vishwamitra.

Amish’s unique narrative framework transforms the classical epic into a thrilling political thriller, packed with intense combat sequences, sophisticated espionage, and deep philosophical debates on the nature of ideal governance (Ram Rajya), freedom versus law, and the heavy personal cost of absolute righteousness.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Amish Tripathi is an iconic Indian author, columnist, and diplomat, widely hailed as "India's Tolkien" by international media. A graduate of the prestigious Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Calcutta, he abandoned a highly successful 14-year-old career in financial services to pursue writing full-time following the phenomenal global success of his debut work, The Shiva Trilogy.

Amish’s authorial style is celebrated for its cinematic world-building, accessible vocabulary, and his unique ability to seamlessly blend ancient Sanskrit Puranic lore with modern socio-political themes. His books have been translated into over twenty domestic and international languages, making him one of the highest-selling fiction authors in Indian publishing history. In addition to his literary achievements, he has served as the Director of the Nehru Centre in London, representing India's cultural diplomacy on the world stage.