Maharani By Chandra Prakash Baniya

Maharani is a richly crafted historical novel set in the Parbat Kingdom during the Chaubisi/Baise Rajya era. It narrates the intense rivalry between the rightful heir Malebam and his elder-by-conception brother Bhadribam. The novel’s heart lies with Queen Mother Vishwaprabha, who sacrifices her royal position to save the kingdom—earning the divine title “Maharani” from the people, only to disappear into ascetic life thereafter. Baniya interweaves politics, myth, love, and sacrifice to explore gender, power, and identity in pre-unification Nepal.

The book was awarded the prestigious Madan Puraskar in 2076 BS (2019), recognizing its literary significance.

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