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OverviewShe was never meant to kneel. Born into the powerful Chowta dynasty along the windswept coast of 16th century India, Abbakka was raised not for silence, but for command. Trained in warfare, strategy, and diplomacy from childhood, she rose to rule the thriving port of Ullal in a world where empires expanded by force and submission was expected. Abbakka chose neither. When Portuguese fleets arrived demanding tribute, she refused with a clarity that would echo across the Arabian Sea. What followed was not a single battle, but a lifetime of war. She built alliances across religion and rank, commanded a diverse navy, and turned the coastline itself into a weapon. As her enemies adapted, so did she, transforming from a defending queen into something far more dangerous, a relentless sea raider who struck at the very heart of colonial power. At her side stood her daughters, Devika and Malli, raised in fire and shaped by conflict. One became a strategist of rare precision. The other, a fearless force of action. Together, they witnessed the rise of a legend, and the cost of defiance. This book also includes a detailed historical timeline of Abbakka's real life to separate fact from legend and illuminate the truth behind the myth. ""A fierce and unforgettable portrait of resistance and power. History roars to life on every page."" Helena Johnson, Historian Full Product DetailsAuthor: Hilmarj TorgrimPublisher: Mandolin Books Imprint: Mandolin Books Volume: 25 Dimensions: Width: 14.00cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.354kg ISBN: 9798235346536Pages: 304 Publication Date: 15 June 2026 Recommended Age: From 13 years Audience: Young adult , Teenage / Young adult Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Not yet available This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon its release. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationHilmarj Torgrim is an American author with deep roots in Viking and Scottish lore. She's spent a lifetime studying the myths and stories of her ancestors so that she might make them more accessible to all ages. Hilmarj writes primarily fiction, with historical roots in fact. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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