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Chandrakanta, the first work of prose in the modern Hindi language, is a tale of victory of love over evils such as animosity, envy and hatred. The story became a rage among readers during the 90s. Millions of people had learnt Hindi language to read this masterpiece by Devaki Nandan Khatri. may have significantly contributed to the language's popularity. Chandrakanta is notable for introducing the concepts of "Aiyyar" and "Tilism" to Hindi literature. The novel is a mesmerising odyssey that helps readers take an instant flight to the world of fantasy.