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“Gaban” is one of the most compelling social and psychological novels by Munshi Premchand, capturing the complexities of human ambition, morality, and societal pressure. The story follows Ramanath, a young man whose desire to maintain his wife's lavish lifestyle leads him down a dangerous path of deception and financial fraud (gaban).Set against the backdrop of pre-independence India, the novel explores themes of greed, guilt, honor, and redemption, making it a timeless reflection on the human psyche and middle-class aspirations. This Maple Hindi Edition presents the novel in clear, modern Hindi while preserving the depth of Premchand’s original writing.