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Did Rajaraja Chola, who built the world-renowned Brihadisvara temple in Tanjore, and Suryavarman II of Kambuja Desa (Cambodia), who built the world’s largest temple complex, Angkor Wat, erect these enduring marvels with a magic wand? Surely not. How did they nurture prosperity? What were the economic models that enabled them to leave the world awestruck? Sriram Balasubramanian’s sequel to the pathbreaking Kautilyanomics answers these questions by examining Common Era empires and kingdoms ranging from the Cholas, Pallavas, Pandyas and Vijayanagara to Southeast Asian kingdoms. Balasubramanian audaciously puts forward a novel, indigenous and sustainable framework called Dharmanomics—a function of Kautilyan Dharmic capitalism, of a Dharmic ecosystem driven by temples and Sreni (corporate guilds) Dharma—that spans thousands of years. It was put into practice much before the likes of Adam Smith and modern economic thinkers. It is a book for all ages—gutsy, thought­provoking and meticulously researched.

Simple and satisfying meat-free dishes from the queen of Indian home cooking Chetna Makan

Celebrating the incredible vegetarian food that India has to offer, Easy Indian Vegetarian delivers fresh, authentic Indian food for every day. You will find recipes for every occasion, with accessible ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions to help take the fuss out of dinner time.

Perfect for busy cooks, it includes more than 80 recipes and 10 menu plans to help you recreate your favourite meals at home. Whether you’re a meat-eater or vegetarian, you’ll keep returning to this book for flavour-packed, creative and wholesome recipes.

CONTENTS INCLUDE:
Snacks
Tomato chaat; Masala potato bonda; Chilli pakora

Veg
Chana dal & spinach; Yogurt onion curry; Papad courgette kadhi; Rainbow chard & pea sabzi

Dal
Black dal; Chana dal; Chickpea yogurt curry

Flatbreads
Onion paratha; Rice dosa; Masala puri

Rice
Vegetable & chickpea biryani; Green ginger pulao; Yogurt rice

Sides
Sugar snap peas raita; Roast cauliflower raita; Coriander ginger chutney

Sweet
Balushahi; Jaggery treat; Coconut barfi

A totally absorbing narrative filled with authentic historical characters and sweeping action set in an age of horrifying but magnificent savagery. The writing is as compelling as the events described and kept me eagerly leaping from one page to the next’ – Wilbur Smith’As with the two previous books, this is well researched, while the deadly intrigues and the sight and sounds of the Moghul court are colourfully and effectively portrayed. The battle scenes are exciting…the writing is seamless. This series has developed into a fascinating insight into the rise and fall of a great and glorious dynasty. Bloody battles, brutal killings and treachery – what more could you ask for?’ – US Historical Novel Society‘A tale of ambition, power and death. The book is definitely a must read if not for anything but to get a feel of India’s past.’ – Post Noon (India) on The Tainted Throne‘The hand-to-hand combat pulsates with heroic vigor and plentiful gore, sure to entertain fans, and the climax paves the way for the next epic entry.’ – Publishers Weekly on A Kingdom Divided‘The prose is athletic, the action never lags … Rutherford writes like a crack reporter covering war from the front lines.’ – Time Out, Mumbai‘A compulsively readable epic’ – Good Book Guide