Author: आचार्य चतुरसेन शास्त्री
Publisher: Neelam Jasoos Karyalay
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Paperback
Number of Pages: 250
Release Date: 24-07-2025
Languages: Hindi

Book Description:

"सोना और खून" by आचार्य चतुरसेन शास्त्री is a landmark historical novel that delves deeply into the medieval struggles of Indian history. The novel explores the devastating impacts of foreign invaders, particularly the Turks and the Muslims, on India. It paints a vivid picture of the political power struggles, cultural disruptions, and the bloodshed that followed these invasions.

The title सोना और खून is symbolic: 'सोना' represents the immense wealth of India, and 'खून' refers to the bloodshed, wars, and destruction that accompanied the looting of this wealth. Through this work, Acharya Chatursen reveals how India's prosperity attracted foreign invaders and how internal social and political weaknesses made these invaders successful in their attempts to conquer the land.