"Ponniyin selvan"
Introduction:
"Ponniyin Selvan" is a Tamil historical novel written by Kalki Krishnamurthy, first published in 1950. The novel is set in the 10th century and revolves around the story of Arulmozhivarman, also known as Raja Raja Chola I, and his efforts to protect the Chola dynasty from political conspiracies and rivalries. The novel has become a cultural icon in Tamil Nadu and is widely regarded as one of the greatest works of Tamil literature.
