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| name | | name = The Ivory Throne: Chronicles of the House of Travancore | ||
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| image | | image = The Ivory Throne.jpg | ||
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| author | | author = Manu S. Pillai | ||
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| country | | country = [[India]] | ||
| language | | language = English, Malayalam version - Dandhasimhasanam : The chronicles of house of Travancore | ||
| genre | | genre = History/Biography | ||
| publisher | | publisher = [[HarperCollins]], India | ||
| release_date = 2016 | | release_date = 2016 | ||
| media_type | | media_type = Print (paperback) | ||
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'''''The Ivory Throne: Chronicles of the House of Travancore''''' (2016) is a historical book by Indian writer [[Manu S. Pillai]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Manu Pillai's The Ivory Throne looks at the Travancore royal family|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/manu-pillais-the-ivory-throne-looks-at-the-travancore-royal-family/article8257520.ece|work=[[The Hindu]]| | '''''The Ivory Throne: Chronicles of the House of Travancore''''' (2016) is a historical book by Indian writer [[Manu S. Pillai]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Manu Pillai's The Ivory Throne looks at the Travancore royal family|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/manu-pillais-the-ivory-throne-looks-at-the-travancore-royal-family/article8257520.ece|work=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=27 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Manu S. Pillai recounts a personal yet political tale in his biography of Maharani Sethu Lakshmi Bayi, 'The Ivory Throne: Chronicles Of The House Of Travancore'|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/society/manu-s-pillai-zooms-in-on-the-life-of-maharani-sethu-lakshmi-bayi-in-his-debut-book/article7900248.ece|work=The Hindu|access-date=27 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Book review: A riveting read on palace intrigue and social change|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/books/book-review-a-riveting-read-on-palace-intrigue-and-social-change/story-oSI0ocK0Ee700KeCfhRXxJ.html|work=[[Hindustan Times]]|access-date=27 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Book Review: The Ivory Throne- Chronicles of the House of Travancore|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/review-book-review-the-ivory-throne-chronicles-of-the-house-of-travancore-2177489|work=[[Daily News and Analysis]]|access-date=27 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Travancore surprises; A six-year research is behind author Manu S. Pillai's work The Ivory Throne: Chronicles of the House of Travancore|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/books-and-art/210116/travancore-surprises.html|work=[[Deccan Chronicle]]|access-date=27 September 2017}}</ref> It covers the journey of [[Sethu Lakshmi Bayi]], during her reign in the [[Travancore royal family|house of Travancore]]. The book came into the hands of [[Shobu Yarlagadda]], producer of the ''[[Baahubali (franchise)|Baahubali]]'' franchise, and optioned the rights under [[Arka Media Works]] (pvt ltd), a noted Indian motion-picture production company. | ||
==Synopsis== | ==Synopsis== | ||
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The book begins by discussing the cultural implications of the arrival of Portuguese explorer [[Vasco da Gama]] and the expansion of [[maritime trade]] in the Indian subcontinent. It specifically focuses on the series of events that lead to the rise of [[Martanda Varma]] and his impact on the [[kingdom of Travancore]]. During that era, the kingdom followed a form of [[matrilineal succession]] known as [[Marumakkathayam]]. And it was through this system that the adoption of [[Sethu Lakshmi Bayi]] and her cousin [[Sethu Parvathi Bayi]] into the [[Travancore Royal Family]] (depicted on the cover of the book) made them the Senior Maharani and Junior Maharani, respectively. | The book begins by discussing the cultural implications of the arrival of Portuguese explorer [[Vasco da Gama]] and the expansion of [[maritime trade]] in the Indian subcontinent. It specifically focuses on the series of events that lead to the rise of [[Martanda Varma]] and his impact on the [[kingdom of Travancore]]. During that era, the kingdom followed a form of [[matrilineal succession]] known as [[Marumakkathayam]]. And it was through this system that the adoption of [[Sethu Lakshmi Bayi]] and her cousin [[Sethu Parvathi Bayi]] into the [[Travancore Royal Family]] (depicted on the cover of the book) made them the Senior Maharani and Junior Maharani, respectively. | ||
The book covers most key events in Travancore's history from the perspective of the Senior Maharani, often involving the Junior Maharani to various degrees. It chronicles the bond they shared during their upbringing, which would later turn into a power struggle when Senior Maharani begins her [[regency]] during the minority of the Junior Maharani's son (and heir to the eponymous Ivory Throne), [[Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma]]. While the Maharani's regency would be marked largely with positive reforms for both the people and the [[kingdom of Travancore]], the termination of her regency would be the beginning of a bitter struggle between her and the Junior Maharani. | The book covers most key events in Travancore's history from the perspective of the Senior Maharani, often involving the Junior Maharani to various degrees. It chronicles the bond they shared during their upbringing, which would later turn into a power struggle when Senior Maharani begins her [[regency]] during the minority of the Junior Maharani's son (and heir to the eponymous Ivory Throne), [[Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma]]. While the Maharani's regency would be marked largely with positive reforms for both the people and the [[kingdom of Travancore]], the termination of her regency would be the beginning of a bitter struggle between her and the Junior Maharani. | ||
The continued struggles between the two Maharanis also overlapped with the [[Indian Independence movement]], the rise of [[Communism in Kerala]] and the dismantling of the monarchy during the formation of the [[Dominion of India]]. The book also shows how the Maharani's children (and later the Maharani herself) adapted to becoming civilians, and the later years of her life spent in [[Bangalore]]. | The continued struggles between the two Maharanis also overlapped with the [[Indian Independence movement]], the rise of [[Communism in Kerala]] and the dismantling of the monarchy during the formation of the [[Dominion of India]]. The book also shows how the Maharani's children (and later the Maharani herself) adapted to becoming civilians, and the later years of her life spent in [[Bangalore]]. | ||
==Reception== | ==Reception== | ||
While the book itself won awards including the [[Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar]] award, | While the book itself won awards including the [[Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar]] award, its rising popularity has garnered interest in a screen adaptation.<ref>{{cite news|last1=of India|first1=The Times|title=Manu S. Pillai's 'The Ivory Throne' getting a screen adaptation|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/books/features/manu-s-pillais-the-ivory-throne-getting-a-screen-adaptation/articleshow/68467267.cms}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=of Collions|first1=Harper|title=The Ivory Throne all set for a screen adaptation|url=https://harpercollins.co.in/the-ivory-throne-all-set-for-a-screen-adaptation/}}</ref> Later a [[Malayalam]] version ''Dhandhasimhasanam : The chronicles of [[Travancore royal family|house of Travancore]]'' translated by Prasanna K verma was released | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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| Author | Manu S. Pillai |
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| Country | India |
| Language | English, Malayalam version - Dandhasimhasanam : The chronicles of house of Travancore |
| Publisher | HarperCollins, India |
| Media type | Print (paperback) |
The Ivory Throne: Chronicles of the House of Travancore (2016) is a historical book by Indian writer Manu S. Pillai.[1][2][3][4][5] It covers the journey of Sethu Lakshmi Bayi, during her reign in the house of Travancore. The book came into the hands of Shobu Yarlagadda, producer of the Baahubali franchise, and optioned the rights under Arka Media Works (pvt ltd), a noted Indian motion-picture production company.
Synopsis[edit | edit source]
The book begins by discussing the cultural implications of the arrival of Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama and the expansion of maritime trade in the Indian subcontinent. It specifically focuses on the series of events that lead to the rise of Martanda Varma and his impact on the kingdom of Travancore. During that era, the kingdom followed a form of matrilineal succession known as Marumakkathayam. And it was through this system that the adoption of Sethu Lakshmi Bayi and her cousin Sethu Parvathi Bayi into the Travancore Royal Family (depicted on the cover of the book) made them the Senior Maharani and Junior Maharani, respectively.
The book covers most key events in Travancore's history from the perspective of the Senior Maharani, often involving the Junior Maharani to various degrees. It chronicles the bond they shared during their upbringing, which would later turn into a power struggle when Senior Maharani begins her regency during the minority of the Junior Maharani's son (and heir to the eponymous Ivory Throne), Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma. While the Maharani's regency would be marked largely with positive reforms for both the people and the kingdom of Travancore, the termination of her regency would be the beginning of a bitter struggle between her and the Junior Maharani.
The continued struggles between the two Maharanis also overlapped with the Indian Independence movement, the rise of Communism in Kerala and the dismantling of the monarchy during the formation of the Dominion of India. The book also shows how the Maharani's children (and later the Maharani herself) adapted to becoming civilians, and the later years of her life spent in Bangalore.
Reception[edit | edit source]
While the book itself won awards including the Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar award, its rising popularity has garnered interest in a screen adaptation.[6][7] Later a Malayalam version Dhandhasimhasanam : The chronicles of house of Travancore translated by Prasanna K verma was released
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Manu Pillai's The Ivory Throne looks at the Travancore royal family". The Hindu. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
- ↑ "Manu S. Pillai recounts a personal yet political tale in his biography of Maharani Sethu Lakshmi Bayi, 'The Ivory Throne: Chronicles Of The House Of Travancore'". The Hindu. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
- ↑ "Book review: A riveting read on palace intrigue and social change". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
- ↑ "Book Review: The Ivory Throne- Chronicles of the House of Travancore". Daily News and Analysis. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
- ↑ "Travancore surprises; A six-year research is behind author Manu S. Pillai's work The Ivory Throne: Chronicles of the House of Travancore". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
- ↑ of India, The Times. "Manu S. Pillai's 'The Ivory Throne' getting a screen adaptation".
- ↑ of Collions, Harper. "The Ivory Throne all set for a screen adaptation".
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