It is said that history has always been the handmaiden of the victor. Because, we only seem to love the large canvas of heroes, their dynasties, their drawn-out campaigns and harem stories. In the middle of this stampede of history, there are individual BRAVEHEARTS who may or may not build a dynasty, but stand firm to protect their people under adverse situations and contribute immensely to the life of a nation.
Vikram chronicles fifteen of them. They are largely unsung and long forgotten. But their valour has been a subterranean song of Indian dignity.
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