Query: novels set in Tamil Nadu, the Chola Empire, or by Sandilyan
Domain: books
Relevant documents:
Mannan Magal
Cherar Kottai
Sivagamiyin Sapatham
Parthiban Kanavu
Rajakesari
Prathapa Mudaliar Charithram
Yavana Rani
Kalvanin Kadhali (novel)
Amma Vandhaal
Rubber (novel)
Agnaadi
Ponniyin Selvan
Pyre (novel)
Kuruthipunal (novel)
One Part Woman
Evidence from documents: Mannan Magal: '''''Mannan Magal''''' (, , lit. King's Daughter) is a Tamil language historical novel written by Sandilyan. The story is based on ancient Tamil poetry. It is a love story set around 1019 CE, focusing on the Rajendra Chola I#Expedition to the Ganges and politics in the Vengi Kingdom.
Cherar Kottai: Unable to move forward, the king and his royal companions seek the help of a Buddhist Monk called Mahakasyapa Thera, the head of the Bhadaratitta Monastery at Nagappattinam, a seaport in the lands ruled by the Chola dynasty.
Sivagamiyin Sapatham: this is widely regarded as one of the greatest novels ever written in Tamil.
Parthiban Kanavu: ''''' Parthiban Kanavu ''''' (, , lit. Parthiban's dream) is a Tamil novel written by Kalki Krishnamurthy.
Adapted in 1960 into a film of the same name, starring Gemini Ganesan and Vyjayanthimala the story is a sequel to Sivagamiyin Sapatham and a curtain-raiser to Ponniyin Selvan. In 2004, Nirupama Raghavan penned an abridged (English) translation.
Rajakesari: The story is set around 1000 CE in the Chola capital city of Thanjavur, where emperor Rajaraja Chola's birthday is being celebrated.
Prathapa Mudaliar Charithram: The idea of a novel in Tamil language was an instant hit. Though the level of literacy was still abysmal in late 19th century Tamil Nadu, sales of the book were still higher than expected. The novelty and success of this novel prompted many other writers to produce more such works. The novel was followed by ''Kamalambal Charitram'' by B. R. Rajam Iyer in 1893 and ''Padmavathi Charitram'' by A. Madhaviah in 1898, and set the trend for Tamil books.
Yavana Rani: by Sandilyan: '''Yavana Rani''' (, lit. Greek Queen) is a Tamil language historical novel written by Sandilyan.
the Chola Empire: It is a love story set around 2000 years ago, focusing on the Commander-in-chief of the Chola Army. The story takes place during the period of Karikala Chola, one of the greatest kings of the Early Cholas.
Kalvanin Kadhali (novel): '''''Kalvanin Kadhali''''' () is the debut Tamil-language novel by Kalki Krishnamurthy.
Amma Vandhaal: '''''Amma Vandhaal''''' is an Indian novel by the noted Indian Tamil writer Thi. Janakiraman ("Thi Jaa"). It is a fictional account of a youngster who returns home from his vedic school. It is one of Thi Jaa's most important works, and one of the few that have been translated into English, published in 1972 as ''The Sins of Appu's Mother''.
Rubber (novel): The story traces the rise and fall of the Peruvattar family, rubber plantation owners based in the Kanyakumari Nanjil district in Tamil Nadu.
Agnaadi: '''''Agnaadi''''' is a fictional historical novel written by Tamil writer Poomani.
Ponniyin Selvan: The book continues to be admired and garner critical acclaim for its tightly woven plot, vivid narration, the wit of the dialogue, and the way in which the power struggle and intrigues of the Chola empire were depicted.
Pyre (novel): The novel is set in Kattuppati, a remote Tamil Nadu village in Southern India
Kuruthipunal (novel): A revolutionary novel, it was based on the Kilvenmani massacre that took place in Thanjavur district in 1968.
One Part Woman: Kali and Ponna are a couple living in Tamil Nadu.