The Killing of Shishupala
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The Killing of Shishupala

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Dive into Magha’s epic Sanskrit poem, “The Killing of Shishupala,” a thrilling tale of Shishupala’s defiance against Krishna. A seventh-century masterpiece translated into English for the first time. Explore a world of political intrigue, divine intervention, and captivating battles. Experience the rich tapestry of Sanskrit poetry and mythology.

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  • ISBN-13: 9780674545618
  • Publisher: Harvard University Press
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Weight: 662.24 gr
  • ISBN-10: 0674545613
  • Publisher Date: 2017-03
  • Height: 57.912 mm
  • No of Pages: 832
  • Width: 134.9 mm

23 reviews for The Killing of Shishupala

  1. Ritik Singhal –

    Shishupala is such a villain! The plot is amazing but a little confusing. Loved the characters; the plot was bit tough to follow at times.

  2. Jitender Kumar –

    A challenging read, but the historical context is fascinating. The translation felt a bit clunky at times. Overall, an interesting, but not entirely enjoyable, experience.

  3. Manish Kumar –

    A fascinating glimpse into Sanskrit literature. A timeless story of pride and downfall. Great read! The characters are so complex.

  4. Shruti Singh –

    I like krishna role in the book. I admire his intelligence.

  5. Neha Lalwani –

    This book is one of a kind. The story is so intriguing. It would be great read for any mythology lover

  6. Udit Gupta –

    The political intrigue is so thick. So much detail! A great peek into ancient diplomacy. The character developments are amazing.

  7. Harsh Saraswat –

    A very interesting book. But the book has a sad ending. This book has a lot of details.

  8. Mansi Bharti –

    I am neutral to the book. Its neither too good nor too bad. Okayish book.

  9. Yash Sandeep Wayangankar –

    The battles scenes are so vivid. The book is a gem. All the characters are well-developed.

  10. Prachi Charde –

    A dense read. Hard to understand at first but it gets better. Appreciated the translator’s notes. I learned a lot!

  11. Saksham Daga –

    I liked reading some chapters but got bored after a while.

  12. Aaheli Koner –

    A must read book. This book has so many lessons in life.

  13. Keshav Gupta –

    Not my usual genre, but I was pleasantly surprised. Shishupala’s arrogance makes him interesting. A bit slow in places, though.

  14. Shivam Talwar –

    The book is ok, a bit overrated.

  15. Chopperla Naga Bhushanam –

    The characters are well developed. I like how the writer kept the suspense going till the end.

  16. Gaurav Kumar –

    Some parts felt like a drag. But the translator did a great job in bringing out the true essence. Overall, a good read.

  17. Sayantan Choudhury –

    Amazing story! Krishna’s interactions are so compelling. The epic battle descriptions are top-notch. Definitely worth a read for mythology lovers.

  18. Dheeraj Yadav –

    The writer could have cut down on the number of pages. It was a long read.

  19. Aniket Birda –

    The Killing of Shishupala is full of twist, turns and surprises. The story is so captivating. I would highly recommend it!

  20. Shreyash Dadhich –

    Krishna’s personality is so captivating! I couldn’t put it down. The battle scenes are vividly described, an epic clash of good versus evil.

  21. Sanjana –

    Amazing book, I would recommend it to everyone.

  22. Ishant Pawar –

    A unique book, but too intricate for me. I got lost in the details. The poem is beautifully translated but hard to understand

  23. Padole Rushabh Anil –

    The book is slow. It did not meet my expectation.

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