Sambuka and the Ramayana Tradition - A History of Motifs and Motives in South Asia

This book details the developmental history of narratives that affirm, condemn, modify, or ignore the controversial execution of Sambuka, a minor Ramaya?a character of low social standing. Changing socio-political sentiments throughout Indian history have forced numerous revisions to the Sambuka story, placing it in an underappreciated position of influence.