𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐘𝐀𝐒𝐈 𝐖𝐇𝐎 𝐁𝐄𝐂𝐀𝐌𝐄 𝐀 𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆
--𝐛𝐲 𝐒𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐚 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐣𝐞𝐞--
🌼The Sanyasi Who Became a King is a non-fiction that throws light on one of the most mysterious and complex cases of the Bawal Raja's story where the reappearance of Ramendra Narayan Roy presumed dead in 1909, yet reemerging 12 years later as an ash-covered sanyasi which then followed the sets the narrative of questions written with in depth research and engaging writing style with historical insight, and personal. Easy navigating and comprehensive approach to a complex and layered historical event while balancing historical accuracy along with creating a compelling narrative.
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🌼This book throws light on the very complex and discussed case of Bawal Raja, where the price of Bawal of years of going missing allegedly comes back as a sanyasi and now it is the question for everyone whether he was an imposter or really the Prince of Bhawal along with three strongly portrayed women- Jyotirmayee Devi, Sarajubala Devi and Bibhatibati Devi.
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🌼Bibhatibati Devi put up the strong front of being the chief opposition and the British colonial state quietly working to contest his claim which thereafter resulted a long process of court trial in order to prove the plaintiff's true identity also without Sarajubala Devi's financial help he would not have been able to afford to fight and appeal in the high court and if Jyotirmayee Devi hadn't believed him to be her brother and gone ahead with her conviction the case wouldn't have gained momentum.
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🌼The story is well written which doesn't feel too bookish yet is done with immersive research and upholds the legal fiasco. Themes of power, betrayal, love, and legacy are woven effectively, especially in the character of Bibhabati, whose doubts add emotional gravitas of this colonial-era legal drama. Overall a thrilling account of a true story that would recommend to history buffs, lovers of real mysteries packed with emotional depth, identity crises and power struggles.
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