Mrinalini by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay

​"A tale of love, betrayal, and the fading glory of an empire."

Set against the turbulent backdrop of the 13th-century Islamic conquest of Bengal, this historical romance follows the star-crossed path of Hemchandra, a displaced prince of Magadha, and the beautiful Mrinalini. Their love is tested not only by distance and social barriers but by a web of political intrigue and a devastating misunderstanding that threatens to tear them apart forever.

​As the Sena dynasty nears its end and the shadows of invasion grow long, Hemchandra must choose between his duty to his motherland and his devotion to the woman he loves. Bankim Chandra’s masterful storytelling weaves together personal passion with the high-stakes drama of a kingdom on the brink of collapse.

​Read this classic of Bengali literature in Hindi to experience the birth of the Indian historical novel.