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Shiva Trilogy
What if Shiva was a man? — Amish Tripathi's mythological retelling of Lord Shiva
- Genre
- Mythological Fiction, Indian Fiction
- Language
- English
- Dates
- February 1, 2010 – February 27, 2013
<p>The Shiva Trilogy by Amish Tripathi is the fastest-selling book series in Indian publishing history. It reimagines Lord Shiva as a historical Tibetan tribal chieftain who becomes the legendary destroyer and saviour of Meluha (the Indus Valley Civilization). Amish blends mythology, philosophy, and adventure into a compelling alternate history of ancient India.</p><ul><li><strong>The Immortals of Meluha (2010):</strong> Shiva arrives in Meluha and is hailed as the Neelkanth, the prophesied saviour against the Chandravanshi enemy.</li><li><strong>The Secret of the Nagas (2011):</strong> Shiva hunts the Nagas to avenge Sati; discovers uncomfortable truths about good and evil.</li><li><strong>The Oath of the Vayuputras (2013):</strong> Shiva must use the Somras — the drink of the gods — as the ultimate evil; the saga concludes.</li></ul>
