𝘗𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘩𝘢ṇ𝘢 (प्रतिग्रहणम्). The act of accepting a fate, a bond or a burden that cannot be refused. ... On the land of 𝘼𝙧𝙮𝙖𝙫𝙖𝙧𝙩, where a woman's reputation is worth more than precious jewels but far easier to shatter, often by the same mouths that worship it. 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐲𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐚, princess of 𝘗𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘥𝘢 is anything but meek. The beautiful nightmare of 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘳𝘢𝘷𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘩 𝘛𝘶𝘳𝘷𝘢𝘴𝘶-𝘬𝘶𝘭 keeps to herself, favours silence over company and finds more interest in her herbs than in courtly expectations. 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐡𝐲𝐚 𝐕𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐬𝐯𝐚𝐧 is king of 𝘝𝘢𝘫𝘳𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘴𝘩𝘵𝘳𝘢 and the future 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙠𝙧𝙖𝙫𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞 𝙎𝙖𝙢𝙧𝙖𝙩 of the whole 𝘼𝙧𝙮𝙖𝙫𝙖𝙧𝙩. The ruler of 𝘚𝘩𝘳𝘢𝘷𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘢-𝘬𝘶𝘭 is standing on the brink of his 𝘙𝘢𝘫𝘺𝘢𝘴𝘶𝘺𝘢 𝘠𝘢𝘨𝘯𝘢, he is driven by ambition and has no patience for obstacles, especially human ones. What happens when two unyielding forces from the lunar and solar dynasties collide? Is it destiny at work or the beginning of an eclipse that will burn them both? -:-:-:- •~Standalone Book~•

In a time before Vikramaditya's reign, when curses still whispered through bloodlines and empires were yet to rise, three generations of rulers shaped the destiny of the Abhivart lineage. Abhivart: The Rise of the Realm is a sweeping saga of love, legacy, and divine struggle where warrior kings, prophetic queens, and unseen forces battle for control over fate itself. From the great-grandfather who uncovers a dark curse in the mountains of the north, to the prince who dares to expand beyond sacred borders, and the son who stands between cosmic energy and chaos. This is not just the story of rulers, but of the choices they make, the women who guide them, and the realm they forge. This codex to the Vikramsamhita series unveils the buried truths, forgotten romances, and origin of the power that still screams in the present.

[Added to Historical/General Fiction reading list of @ProjectWomanUp] #ProjectWomanUp She didn't know martial arts yet she was strong. She broke from the sacred bond; society taunted her yet she was strong. She came across a tragic truth; society humiliated her yet she was strong. This is a story of a woman who runs away from her dark past. But when her past starts haunting her, what will she do? Will she run away or face it? She tries to stand up on her own feet, helped by an unknown man, in quest of reviving Indian history. Things change when she finds a box. But she is always confused when she finds that man around her, his presence having strange effect on her. Will she be able to muster her lost self confidence or will she be shattered again? When her purity is questioned, will she be strong? *** [Completed] [Third person point of view] [Unedited] [Sequel : Kanyaka Fight For Honour] *** Highest ranking : #19 in General Fiction on 15/2/2017 #22 in General Fiction on 14/2/2017 #26 in General Fiction on 5/10/2016 ©2016 by Likhitha Reddy

[#1 in Baahubali on 11 April 2021 | #1 in Devasena on 21 April 2021] "You are naive!" Princess Devasena spat at her fiance. "Naive and unsuspecting! Forgive me for saying this, but it is not right for a Emperor to remain so!" "And you distress yourself too much!" the Prince retorted. "I would like to make it clear, clear to a very great degree, that I trust the members of my family with my life. And nothing will change that." ♛ ♛ ♛ What if there was an alternate universe wherein Crown Prince Amarendra Baahubali's marriage with Princess Devasena was arranged beforehand? Would things have gone differently for the Maharaja and his bride? Or will the monstrous Bhallaladeva and his wicked father succeed in dethroning him and signing his death warrant? [Second Place Winner of the Morpankh Awards 2021 | Second Place Winner of the Ancient Awards 2021: Best Grammar]

The war for Mahishmati has been won. The evil tyrant Bhallaladeva has been overthrown. The King and Queen are together. Or, are they really? Meet the royal couple of Mahishmati, Mahendra Baahubali and Avantika as they navigate and steer through the minefield of enemies, differences, and insecurities that threaten to rip them apart. But as they say, "When one loves with everything they have, all paths lead to the beloved!" Presenting-: King of Hearts and Queen of Swords. Disclaimer: This is an imaginary fanfiction story based on the characters of Mahendra Baahubali and Avantika from S. S. Rajamouli Sir's magnum opus movie franchise, Baahubali. It has been written upon the request of one of my readers @jaanu612. The characters do not belong to me neither do I make any money or profit out of this endeavor. This story deals with how Mahendra Baahubali and Avantika get married after the events portrayed in Baahubali 2. I didn't get the chance to explore this avenue in my other fanfiction story, Shatru Sesham: Sequel of Baahubali, because that story was about the children of Mahendra Baahubali and Avantika. But it has always been at the back of my mind. So, I am excited to be writing this story about them. It won't be long like Shatru Sesham. It will have about 9 chapters.

[in Noir reading list of @mystery in Diverse Fiction RL of @Ambassdors] In the small town of Chandaneshwar, a young woman by the name of Amba works as a flower seller. After the death of her father, she is offered a job to work in the temple of Raja Vijay Mukherjee. Although poor, she is a Brahmin woman, so she has knowledge about the divine. One night, while fleeing from the beastly hands of Tirtha Mukherjee, she witnesses something she shouldn't have. Next morning, the fifth murder of the year takes place. Amba might not have solid proof, but she is sure these are the doings of the Mukherjee. These are all human sacrifices- narabali.

{a wattpad featured story-- 6/29/18 -- 7/20/18} an HTBC book of the month for November 2018 cover by the talented ellis ( @rubyruins ) ❝the night has a thousand eyes, and the moon knows all your secrets.❞ --in which a young woman bravely defies the odds by regaling the sultan of her kingdom with stories spun of gold and gossamer and perfumed with roses, yet finds herself falling into the beast's claws because of it. (full summary inside) #TheCosmicAwards2019

Sagas have no beginning or conclusion! They begin long before we know and continue even after they have ended. Mahishmati, a kingdom in ancient India, has witnessed the ugly face of ambition, power lust, manipulation, jealousy, crimes against humanity, a vicious cycle of deaths and vendetta for the sake of its throne. The whole kingdom has seethed and raged in this smoldering cauldron for twenty-five years. The rightful heir of the kingdom, Mahendra Baahubali returns after twenty-five years and avenges his parents and saves his motherland from the evil clutches of the tyrant, Bhallaladeva. Under the watchful eyes of Kattappa, the royal retainer of Mahishmati, the wise and enlightening counsel of the Queen Mother, Devasena, and his Royal Consort, Avanthika's constant and unwavering support, Mahendra learns the ropes of kingship and begins ruling Mahishmati. A short grace period of peace and prosperity ensue. Mahendra has become the proud father of a bright and vivacious daughter, Bhagiradhi and is eagerly awaiting the birth of his next progeny. At this point, things start going terribly wrong for this royal family and kingdom. In a world continually in flux, a world where what appears in not what is true, where the strongest of relationships are forged out of grand lies, can the siblings stay true to themselves and their inner spirit? Can the younger generation step into the shoes of their illustrious forefathers and reinstate the former glory of this once proud kingdom? Follow their journey in life as they leave their imprints on the sands of time and annals of Mahishmati's history. Note: This is the first draft of this fanfiction. A lot of things can be fine-tuned, polished and improved during the editing process. But since this is a fanfiction, I am going to leave the story in its first draft. Imperfect as it is, I am hoping the mistakes are not too distracting. Wishing all of you a happy reading!

| 𝔉𝔢𝔞𝔱𝔲𝔯𝔢𝔡 | Serialized Spotlight - AmbassadorsIN | Book 1 in the SURYAGARH ROYALS series. Suryagarh Fort. In the heart of the desert state of Rajasthan, a 900-year-old fort, a 500-year-old family feud, a 300-year-old portrait, and the thirty-year-old crowned prince await the presence of the enigmatic and enchanting woman who will be the key to breaking the curse. The same curse that the royal family of Suryagarh has been battling for over half a millennium now. The very same one that has the princesses of the lineage mysteriously dropping dead before coming of age. Shreya Awasthy is unaware of what secrets and lies have been crawling menacingly in every nook and cranny of Suryagarh Fort. She is a tourist; she doesn't give a damn. However, the more she tries distancing herself from the depths of darkness, the more she gets sucked into the treacherous web of mystery and magic in the town. The more she tries to stay away from the charming prince, the more she is drawn to his gentle heart and ruthless facade. As anecdotes about elixirs from the Himalayas, stories about a certain king who possessed a mighty sword, and fables of an erstwhile princess who looked like her fall on Shreya's ears, she knows Suryagarh Fort is not just a tourist destination for her. It's a town where magic runs deep and serial killing is the norm. An anomaly of nature that she is, she must help nature seek balance. No matter what the cost is. Cover Credits: @AmbassadorsIN

"A pointless war is just that, my boy. Pointless." One fatal night changes everything for Thirumavalavan, Prince of Urayur. One moment, he is a happy-go-lucky Prince, without a care in the world. The next, he finds himself sucked into a dark conspiracy woven by the cunning Senatipati. Innocent blood is spilled. Relationships are put to test. Betrayal runs amok. Turbulent times lay ahead. What will happen to the flourishing empire? Will justice prevail? Will Prince Valavan fight against all odds or die trying? And who is Karikalan here? Discover the enthralling world of the Cholas, peppered with historical facts and a sizzling romance. ✨Featured By✨ ⪫ @WattpadMilitaryFiction: Ancient Battles ⪫ @HistoricalFiction: @WattpadOutreach Hidden Gems ⪫ @Ambassadors: Featured Stories | Outreach Picks ⪫ @HistoricalFiction: War and Military ⪫ @AmbassadorsIN: Historical Fiction ⪫ @HistoricalFiction: Ambassadors Monthly Picks (October 21, 2024) ⪫ @HistoricalFiction : Spotlight (April 4, 2025) ⪫ @Ambassadors : Diverse Fiction (May 2, 2025) ⪫ @adventure : Historical Adventures (May 22, 2025) ✨ Placed 3rd under Historical Fiction in the Tricolor Triennial Awards | 2023 of @IndianLegion ✨