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“Vaishali Ki Nagar Vadhu” by Acharya Chatursen Shastri is a celebrated historical fiction novel based on the life of the legendary Āmrapālī, the famed royal courtesan of ancient Vaishali around 500 BC Internet Archive+14Wikipedia+14Goodreads+14.A masterpiece in Hindi literature, this two-part narrative vividly reconstructs early Buddha-era society, exploring themes including politics, caste, gender autonomy, power struggles, and spiritual transformation. The author himself declared this to be his defining work, labeling his other writings secondary to it Wikipedia.Through Ambapali’s journey from beauty and fame to spiritual redemption, the novel offers a rich tapestry of ancient Indian culture, sensuous drama, and moral dilemmas. It’s both a gripping story and insightful commentary on early republican governance and societal decadence