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Ponniyin Selvan, authored by Kalki Krishnamurthy, is a historical novel, which recounts the story of Raja Raja Chola I. Summary of the Book Ponniyin Selvan means ‘The son of Ponni’. It chronicles the story of Arulmozhivarman, who was crowned as Raja Raja Chola I in the later years. The book provides a deep insight and details on many of the real historical figures from the Chola dynasty including Vijayalaya Chola, Kulothunga Chola I, Gandaraditya, Madhurantaka and Uttama Chola, among other characters. Raja Raja Chola was the second son of Parantaka Chola II and the Queen Vaanamaadevi. Kundavai was Raja Raja Chola’s elder sister whom he had immense admiration and respect for. This novel is a must for History aficionados who wish to learn more about the Chola dynasty and the famous Brihadeeswarar Temple, well-known as Periya Kovil. Ponniyan Selvan is considered as one of the best historical novels ever to be penned in the language of Tamil. About Kalki Krishnamurthy Kalki Krishnamurthy was born in Tamil Nadu in the year 1899. He was a very famous Tamil writer, freedom fighter, novelist, satirist, poet, and Indian independence activist, among many other things. He has written more than 120 short stories, 10 novelettes, 3 historical romances, five novels and many other political, movies and music reviews. Some of the works penned by Kalki are Kalvanin Kaadhali, Devagiyin Kanavan, Imayamalai Engal Malai, Mohini Theevu and Solaimalai Ilavarasi.