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Krishna Udayasankar

2010s–present

'Krishna Udayasankar is an Indian author known for retelling Indian mythology through a contemporary narrative lens.'

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Krishna Udayasankar

Steven Pressfield

Ranjit Desai

Salman Rushdie

Amitav Ghosh

Amish Tripathi

Khushwant Singh

Ashwin Sanghi

Anand Neelakantan

Kavita Kane

Vikram Chandra

Bapsi Sidhwa

Indu Sundaresan

Books by Krishna Udayasankar

Immortal by Krishna Udayasankar book cover on Bookdio.org

Immortal

Language: English

Category: Mythology

330 Pages

Govinda The Aryavarta Chronicles One by Krishna Udayasankar book cover on Bookdio.org

Govinda The Aryavarta Chronicles 1

Language: English

Category: Mythology

404 Pages

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Kaurava The Aryavarta Chronicles 2

Language: English

Category: Mythology

338 Pages

The Aryavarta Chronicles Book Three Kurukshetra by Krishna Udayasankar book cover on Bookdio.org

Kurukshetra

Language: English

Category: Mythology

512 Pages

Mythological Fiction, Historical Fiction

English

India

Reimagining ancient epics

About the Author

Krishna Udayasankar is an Indian author celebrated for her bold reinterpretation of Indian mythology and history. Krishna Udayasankar is best known for The Aryavarta Chronicles, a series that reimagines the Mahabharata as a political and historical epic rather than a purely divine tale. Her writing combines academic research with imaginative storytelling, offering readers a fresh perspective on familiar legends. With a background in management and public policy, Krishna Udayasankar brings strategic depth and realism to her narratives. Her work explores power, leadership, morality, and human ambition, making ancient stories feel relevant to modern readers. Krishna Udayasankar’s approach appeals to audiences who enjoy mythology grounded in logic and realism. Through her books, she continues to expand the scope of Indian mythological fiction, positioning herself as a distinctive voice in the genre.

Authors who write in the same genre

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Krishna Udayasankar

Mythological Fiction, Historical Fiction

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Amitav Ghosh

Historical Fiction, Essays, Non-Fiction

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Anand Neelakantan

Mythology, Historical Fiction

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Indu Sundaresan

Historical Fiction, Women-Centered Narratives

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Steven Pressfield

Historical Fiction, Self-help, War

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Amish Tripathi

Mythology, Historical Fiction, Fantasy

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Kavita Kane

Mythology, Historical Fiction

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Ranjit Desai

Historical Fiction

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Khushwant Singh

Historical Fiction, Satire, Essays

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Vikram Chandra

Fiction, Historical Fiction

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Salman Rushdie

Magical Realism, Satire, Historical Fiction

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Ashwin Sanghi

Thriller, Mythology, Historical Fiction

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Bapsi Sidhwa

Fiction, Historical Fiction

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