Ranikahini

• Author: Debashis Bandopadhyay (দেবাশিস বন্দ্যোপাধ্যায়)
• Genre: Teenage Fiction (Kishor Kahini)
• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9789354253638
• Pages: 104
• Weight: 152 grams

Book Description:
The setting is the 16th century, during the reign of Emperor Akbar, as the Mughal Empire expands across India. In Bengal, intense rivalries between the Mughals and the Pathans vie for power. Amidst this historical backdrop, after the untimely demise of Maharaja Rudranarayan, Queen Bhavashankari ascends the throne of Bhurshut kingdom. However, dark conspiracies and secret preparations for external attacks threaten her reign. Can the queen outwit the conspirators and protect her kingdom and family from the impending danger? Based on a lesser-known royal tale of ancient Bengal's lower Damodar land, this historical narrative weaves a compelling tale of strategy, bravery, and survival.

Author's Bio:
Debashis Bandopadhyay was born on 5th December 1979 in Paunan village, Hooghly district. His first short story, Hobi, was published in the Desh magazine in 2006. His debut novel Hanabari'r Javascript was released in 2015 in the Sharadiya Anandamela. He has written numerous popular mystery, adventure, and historical novels for young readers. In 2019, he was awarded the Paolomi Sengupta Award for his contributions to prose literature. Professionally an Electronics and Telecommunication Engineer, Debashis works in a thermal power generation company.