Chased up the river by the mighty Mughal army, one thought keeps niggling at Isa Khan, Can I marry Sona? After all, she is a widow and the daughter of a Kulin Kayastha … She has ignited his soul, reminding him of his lost love, the beautiful Princess Pari of Qazvin. Isa wants to feel alive again, no longer chained to his past or stuck in a loveless marriage.

After having broken the shackles of slavery, Isa understands the weight of injustice. He vows never to bow to anyone any more, not even Emperor Akbar. With great courage, vision, unshakable resolve and unwavering ambition, he refuses to pay taxes to the Mughals, makes the imperial army retreat twice and even takes the risk of forging alliances that could either strengthen or doom his cause. But as the Mughals tighten their grip, Isa faces a daunting choice— continue to fight and risk the lives of his people, or seek abiding peace.

The Raja of Jongol Badi unfolds the gripping tale of the formidable chief of the Baro Bhuiyans, or the twelve chieftains, as he navigates the complexities of love, war, diplomacy, revenge, loss and betrayal to provide unyielding resistance against the Mughal Empire’s imperial ambitions in Bengal.

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