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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Buchi was born in and spent his early years in India. He completed his undergraduate and master’s degrees in India, and earned his Ph.D. in Economics at Indiana University, Bloomington. For ten years after that he was an academic. He subsequently moved into Banking.
Buchi lives in New Jersey with his wife
and his dog, Pax, who is his writing companion. He has a son who serves
as his advisor on all matters historical.
ABOUT THE BOOK
The story presented in this book draws from the middle ages of South India. It is the story of the establishment of the Vijayanagara empire. While told in the form of a fictional narrative, it keeps true to a large number of chronological markers.
This is the story of skill, rapid conquest and an extraordinary ability to consolidate the subcontinent during
a period of flux. Moreover, it is a story of the interaction between exceptional people.
IN THE PRESS
TESTIMONIALS
Afrodita Niks,
for medium.com
In the realm of historical fiction, Buchi Ramagopal’s novel, “Arambha: The Birth of Vijayanagara,” shines as a captivating masterpiece. This gripping work of fiction takes us on a thrilling journey into the origins and rise of the illustrious Vijayanagara Empire, captivating readers with its rich tapestry of storytelling.
Mehul Shinde,
goodreads.com
It's rare to come across a well-researched and brilliantly written historical fiction. But this one exceeds all my expectations. Aarambha: The birth of Vijayanagara Empire is about how 2 brothers, Hakka and Bukka, built medieval India's one of the most prosperous Empire that would last for more than two and a half centuries. …The eloquent prose and meticulous research unveils a captivating narrative filled with historical details and vivid charaterization. The author's skillful storytelling and evocative language transport readers to a bygone era, making this book a must-read for history enthusiasts
Padma Ramnath, Deccan Chronicle
Ramagopal joins that elite list of Indian writers who seamlessly create fiction in English, borrowing significantly from out history, mythology, epics and culture like Ashwin Sanghi, Kavitha Kane, Amish Tripathi, Anand Neelakantan and Chitra Banerji Divakaruni...