"EVOCATIVE READ STEEPED IN WELL-RESEARCHED HISTORY. THE HONEST AND BRUTAL STORY OF A CONCUBINE'S JOURNEY."
A journey through the history of the ancient Karkota Dynasty of the Kashmir Empire, Under Skies of Silk weaves the real-life history of emperors, wars, territorial battles, and temples with the myths and stories that guided the resilient and powerful players of the magical Silk Road.
Aditya - 739 CEKalhana - 744 CE
Kalhana Vanija is a merchant's son travelling from town to town when he lands fist first in the military of the Karkota Empire. Rising in the warrior ranks to the world of commanders, lavish dinners, and elephant armies, Kal must learn who he is beyond the fearless brute the world sees.