Kaikeyi: The Architect of Akhand Bharat

Kudos to the author for bringing one of the powerful female characters in Ramayana to light. I love Kaikeyi, a warrior princess who married Nemi and became queen of Kosala. Unlike other queens, she is a warrior and was in the plan of Akhand Bharat. The story is narrated from the side of Kaikeyi and why she used the two boons and send Rama to dandaka and her goal.

We all have heard that Kaikeyi loved Ram more than her son Bharat but she decided to remove him as emperor of Kosala and banishment was the idea of wicked Mantra who manipulated her. The story written by the author explaining the decision, how valuable an asset she was to the empire of Dashrath and how she was keenly involved in governing the empire was narrated well.

I loved the writing style and the way each character and situation are narrated. If someone loved to read from the story of Kaikeyi and part of Ramayan from a different perspective, it's a perfect read for you!