{"product_id":"siege-of-mithila-book-two-of-the-ramayana","title":"Siege of mithila book two of the ramayana by ASHOK K. BANKER","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"91\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"91\"\u003eBook Summary – \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"91\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"91\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"17\" data-end=\"35\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"111\"\u003eSiege of Mithila\u003c\/em\u003e is the second book in Ashok K. Banker’s acclaimed \u003cem data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"172\"\u003eRamayana\u003c\/em\u003e series, a modern retelling of the ancient Indian epic. In this installment, Prince Rama, having proven his valor by lifting the divine bow and winning the hand of Princess Sita, now faces new and darker challenges. As Rama prepares to bring Sita back to Ayodhya, the kingdom of Mithila comes under siege by monstrous rakshasas (demons) led by the powerful and cunning sorcerer-king Ravana. The novel builds tension as political intrigue, divine prophecy, and supernatural warfare collide. Banker’s retelling blends myth and imagination, turning the age-old tale into a fast-paced epic filled with action, romance, and philosophical depth. \u003cem data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"830\"\u003eSiege of Mithila\u003c\/em\u003e continues to explore Rama’s growth as a leader and hero, while deepening the roles of key characters like Sita, Lakshman, and Ravana.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"1005\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"1005\"\u003eAbout the Author – \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1757\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAshok K. Banker\u003c\/strong\u003e is a pioneering Indian author best known for his epic retellings of Indian mythology, particularly the \u003cem data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003eRamayana\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1154\"\u003eMahabharata\u003c\/em\u003e series. He is credited with popularizing mythological fiction in Indian English literature, blending traditional narratives with contemporary storytelling techniques. With a career spanning novels, short stories, screenplays, and journalism, Banker’s work often explores themes of dharma, heroism, and the human condition, while reimagining ancient epics for modern readers. His richly detailed, cinematic style and deep respect for Indian mythology have earned him a wide international readership, making him one of India’s most influential contemporary writers in the fantasy and mythological genres.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45156485955770,"sku":"2BGYX0B0I-Used","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/SiegeofMithila.jpg?v=1758651606","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/siege-of-mithila-book-two-of-the-ramayana","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}