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Ponniyin Selvan, by Kalki Krishnamurthy, is a set of five volumes written in Tamil. It is a historical novel, which narrates the inspiring story of Raja Raja Chola I. Summary of the Book Ponniyin Selvan translates to ‘The son of Ponni’. It is the story Arulmozhivarman, who was crowned as Raja Raja Chola I. These books extensively chronicles many of the real historical figures from the celebrated Chola dynasty, such as Vijayalaya Chola, Kulothunga Chola I, Parantaka Chola II, Madhurantaka, Gandaraditya, Arinjaya Chola, and Uttama Chola, among other characters. Raja Raja Chola was born as the second son of Parantaka Chola II and the Queen Vaanamaadevi. Kundavai was Raja Raja Chola’s elder sister, whom he had enormous respect and deference for. He built a world famous temple, the Brihadeeswarar Temple, known as Periya Kovil. This novel is a must for those who wish to learn more about the Chola dynasty. It is regarded as one of the best historical works to be ever penned in Tamil, by one of the well-regarded Tamil writer Kalki Krishnamurthy. 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.