Ikshvaku Ke Vanshaj (Ram – Scion of Ikshvaku)

• The story is set in an ancient India where Ayodhya is weakened by political and social divisions. Ram, a troubled and ostracized prince, stands firmly for the law while facing challenges involving his family, Sita, Raavan and the destiny associated with Vishnu. It is the first book of the Ram Chandra Series.

• Amish Tripathi is an Indian author best known for his mythological fiction, including the Shiva Trilogy and Ram Chandra Series. His novels combine Indian mythology, philosophy, history and imaginative storytelling.

The novel follows Ram, a prince of Ayodhya who grows up facing rejection, political uncertainty and personal challenges. Although his countrymen question and torment him, Ram remains committed to justice and the law. His relationships with his brothers and Sita become central to his journey, while his confrontation with Raavan and his possible destiny as an incarnation of Vishnu drive the larger epic narrative.