Maharani (Nepali: महारानी, lit. 'Queen') is a Nepali novel written by Chandra Prakash Baniya.[2] The book was published in 2019 and won Madan Puraskar in the same year.[3][4]
Synopsis
The book is a historical fiction based on Chaubisi Rajya and Baise rajya of Nepal.[5] The story is about King Ghanashyam of Parbat and the controversy over his succession by his sons- Malebam and Bhadribam. Malebam is the elder son and has the birthright to the throne whereas Bhadribam was conceived earlier but born later. When Malebam is declared king, Bhadribam revolts while his wife, to everyone's surprise, supports Malebam. In recognition of her efforts to save Parbat, the palace gives her the status of "Maharani". But, she takes Sannyasa secretly and leaves to Vindravan. From that time, the people of Parbat have been worshipping her as Maharani. The book also depicts the life, administrative system and justice system of Parbat during that period.[6]
Reception
The book won the prestigious Madan Puraskar for the year 2076 BS (2019).[7][8][9]
See also
References
- ^ "Maharani". Archived from the original on 26 January 2021. Retrieved 19 December 2020.
- ^ "यो वर्षको मदन पुरस्कार 'महारानी' उपन्यासलाई". Retrieved 19 December 2020.
- ^ "Baniya's 'Maharani' wins Madan Puraskar this year". OnlineKhabar English News. 20 September 2020. Retrieved 19 December 2020.
- ^ "२०७६ को मदन पुरस्कार 'महारानी'लाई, शान्ति ठटाललाई जगदम्बाश्री". Retrieved 19 December 2020.
- ^ "Madan Puraskar Winning Novel Maharani | Good Morning Nepal - 22 September 2020 - YouTube" – via YouTube.
- ^ Awecode. महारानी - चन्द्रप्रकाश बानियाँ. Retrieved 19 December 2020.
- ^ "यस वर्षको मदन पुरस्कार बानियाँको 'महारानी'लाई". Setopati. Retrieved 19 December 2020.
- ^ रातोपाटी. "मदन पुरस्कार 'महारानी'लाई, जगदम्बाश्री ठटाललाई". RatoPati. Retrieved 19 December 2020.
- ^ "Baniya's Maharani Wins Madan Puraskar". The Gorkha Times. 20 September 2020. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
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