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Historical novels in Tamil have gained immense popularity among literature enthusiasts, providing a vivid and captivating glimpse into the past. From epic tales of valor and romance to political intrigues and cultural narratives, Tamil historical novels have become a treasure trove of knowledge and entertainment. In this article, we will explore some of the most renowned Tamil historical novels, their authors, and recommended websites for exploring this genre.

1. "Ponniyin Selvan" by Kalki Krishnamurthy: Regarded as a masterpiece in Tamil literature, this novel takes readers on a journey through the Chola dynasty's golden age. The intricate plot, engaging characters, and poetic language make it a timeless classic loved by many. Kalki Krishnamurthy's meticulous research and storytelling prowess bring history to life within these pages.

2. "Sivakamiyin Sabatham" by Kalki Krishnamurthy: Set in the Pallava kingdom during the 7th century, this novel is a captivating blend of historical events and fictional elements. It tells the tale of the Chalukya princess Sivakami and her love for Narasimhavarman, who later becomes the famous Pallava ruler Mahendravarman I. Kalki Krishnamurthy's vivid descriptions and detailed characterization make this novel a must-read.

3. "Udayar" by Balakumaran: Spanning over six volumes, "Udayar" delves into the life and legacy of Raja Raja Chola, one of the greatest emperors of the Tamil Chola dynasty. Balakumaran's meticulous research, combined with his seamless storytelling, creates an immersive experience for readers, blending historical facts with imaginative narratives.

4. "Parthiban Kanavu" by Kalki Krishnamurthy: Set during the reign of the Pallava dynasty, this novel tells the story of Vikraman, the son of the great Chola king Parthiban, and his pursuit of independence from the Pallava rule. Kalki Krishnamurthy's skillful narration and attention to historical details make this novel a gripping read for those interested in Tamil history.

To further explore Tamil historical novels, there are several websites that provide valuable resources and recommendations:

1. Tamil Novels Blog (tamilnovelsblog.com): This website offers a wide collection of Tamil novels, including historical fiction. Readers can find book reviews, author interviews, and recommended reading lists to discover their next favorite historical novel.

2. Tamil Historical Novels Forum (tamilhistoricalnovelsforum.com): This forum is a hub for Tamil literature enthusiasts to discuss and share their love for historical novels. It provides a platform for readers to connect with like-minded individuals, exchange recommendations, and engage in discussions about their favorite authors and storylines.

3. Project Madurai (pmproject.in): This initiative aims to digitize ancient Tamil literature, including historical novels, and make it freely available online. Readers can access a vast collection of Tamil literary works, including classics and lesser-known gems, to delve into the rich cultural heritage of Tamil Nadu.

In conclusion, Tamil historical novels offer a captivating blend of history and fiction, taking readers on a mesmerizing journey through ancient times. From Kalki Krishnamurthy's timeless classics to Balakumaran's detailed narratives, these novels have become revered for their ability to bring Tamil history to life. By exploring recommended websites and forums, readers can immerse themselves in this literary genre and discover hidden literary gems.
Tang Store Fiction
Tang Store

At the end of the Tang Dynasty, separatist forces arose, plunging the country into turmoil. Within the city of Suzhou, an old and rundown inn quietly changed hands. Its new owner, once a small surgeon, was driven to despair after being murdered by an angry patient. With a heart full of disillusionment, he no longer wished to lay his hands on the dusty scalpel. In this life, he only aspired to be a contented shopkeeper, with no grand ambitions, facing the vast sea as the flowers bloomed in spring...

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A Sea of Doting Wives Fiction
A Sea of Doting Wives

Wife Clouds: Latest Chapter Without Pop-up Windows, provided by netizens. "Wife Clouds" has a thrilling and captivating plot, making it an excellent historical military novel with superb storytelling. Little Soldier offers the latest refreshing and clean written chapters of Wife Clouds for free online reading.

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Phoenix's Song Lasts for Ages Fiction
Phoenix's Song Lasts for Ages

"The Phoenix's Song Through the Ages" is published by New Moon Publishing in Taiwan, and it is also available for purchase at the Taobao Orange Novel Bookstore under the new title "Thief Star Noble Wife". This is a shameless love story between Ji Qianqiu, a contemporary outstanding female thief, and Han Ziji, the Emperor of Da Jin. Ji Qianqiu is a righteous and courageous thief who stands up for justice, while Han Ziji is an ambitious emperor who desires to rule the world. Despite being two completely different individuals, one from the underworld and the other from the heavens, they unexpectedly encounter the meddling of the Matchmaker, resulting in the entanglement of their fates. The small-time

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The Chosen Consort by Destiny Fiction
The Chosen Consort by Destiny

The new book "Whimsical Fate" has started updating. I am looking for support, conversation, flirting, promotion, sharing, book reviews, red envelopes, endorsements, flowers, and collections. I woke up in another world and realized that I had been reborn after death. What's more shocking is the chaos between my past and present lives. Am I the legitimate daughter of the Night Mansion, or am I just an abandoned one? Abandoned? Well, let me amaze you with my brilliance. The Night Mansion wants to hold a family ritual? Sure, let me join the fun. I am not the kind of person who desecrates ancestral tombs. The legitimate daughter who was originally a commoner-turned-princess turns out to be vicious? Well, let me destroy your beauty and see how arrogant you can still be. I have also had the fortune to meet one, two, three, four, five beautiful men in this world. What? Her husband is the supreme ruler of this world? No way! She's already married. Uh! As for the love between handsome men, the boy's love, I have no comment. Crossing three lifetimes across different worlds, I realized that each lifetime is burdened with an inescapable destiny. What kind of ending awaits me, with a divided soul? In the end, can they break free from the chains of fate?

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Northward Fiction
Northward

"Northward" is a long novel written by the renowned author Xu Zechen after four years of dedicated work. The book is vast in scope, profound in its depiction, and intertwines the historical and contemporary narratives to tell a century-long "secret history" among several families over the Grand Canal. One of the main characters, Xie Pingyao, acts as an interpreter accompanying little Marco Polo on his visit. Xie Pingyao gathers various grassroots individuals from Chinese society, such as the porter Shao Changlai, the ship captain Xia family, and the righteous fist fighters Sun brothers, to travel along the Grand Canal from Hangzhou to Wuxi, heading northward. This journey serves as both an academic expedition and a reflection on the intellectual identity and destiny, while also exploring their roots. When they finally reach the northernmost end of the canal in Tongzhou, little Marco Polo tragically passes away. Simultaneously, the Qing government orders the cessation of canal transport, marking the beginning of the canal's substantial decline...

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Tang Dynasty: Li Shimin Exiled to a Deserted Island at the Beginning Fiction
Tang Dynasty: Li Shimin Exiled to a Deserted Island at the Beginning

Researcher Jiang Feng accidentally stranded on a deserted island, cultivating crops while waiting for rescue. One year later, three men dressed in ancient attire broke into the island. Old Li: Let's be honest, I am the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty! Old Sun: Well, I'll be honest too, I'm not Old Sun, I am Zhang Sun Wuji! Old Du: I'll be honest as well, I am Du Ruhui! Jiang Feng: When in doubt, quantum mechanics, I also know it. So, here's the truth, I am...!

146.59 Million words | 2021-05-10 19:34Update

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Dragon's Roar on Water Lake Fiction
Dragon's Roar on Water Lake

My name is Cyberton, I have a small box. If your nickname is related to the heroes of the Sui and Tang dynasties, I can grant you their powers. As for that Wang Lun, we formed a sect together. Whose power do you want to obtain? What...the power of Li Mi? And you want me to find you Xiao Fei? Why don't you go die!

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Babylonian Empire Fiction
Babylonian Empire

Here, once was the pinnacle of the development of Mesopotamian civilization, here, a new era of unity will be embraced! Surviving between two great super empires, evolving under the watchful eyes of envious neighbors, growing stronger amidst the turmoil of the Iran-Iraq War. Reborn as Saddam's son, rewriting the destiny of Iraq! The new Babylonian Empire stands tall atop the world!

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Lurking at the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty. Fiction
Lurking at the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty.

The Growth History of a Dominant King! Little did the mighty Liu Xiu, with his indomitable spirit, know that when he arrived in this world, thrilled by this strange and powerful body, the wheels of Han Dynasty's history had already undergone irreversible changes. Hero? Tyrant? Cunning strategist? With a sword in hand, who dares to challenge his dominance! ... Yuan Shao had tears of helplessness: "This lad is not merely a

286.34 Million words | 2022-09-25 19:41Update

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The prosperous era under Emperor Chongzhen. Fiction
The prosperous era under Emperor Chongzhen.

The long river of China's 5,000 years of history has witnessed the rise and fall of countless dynasties, each moment being the most awe-inspiring in this historical journey! Before me lies a fiercely formidable nomadic tribe, capable of devouring the Great Ming at any moment! Behind me, the vast central plains teem with millions of anti-royalists! In my hands, however, only remains a decaying and corrupt imperial court!

498.86 Million words | 2020-07-17 19:40Update

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Deep purple Fiction
Deep purple

Looking down upon the realms and emanating unparalleled elegance, he is the esteemed and supreme Zhonghua, the pinnacle figure of the immortal sect. Towering above all, he is adored and admired by many, yet forever out of reach. In the celestial realm of fate, she innocently approaches him and becomes his disciple. With inherent demonic aura and a destined path towards darkness, unable to cultivate celestial arts, it matters not, as long as she can stay by his side. But she finds herself helplessly and desperately falling in love with him, unable to look up at him, yet unable to resist doing so. All she desires is to be with him, accompanying him through countless lifetimes. Yet, fate is not so merciful, as the enmity between the immortal and demonic realms is far from over. Everything has only just begun!

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Transformation of the Tang Dynasty Fiction
Transformation of the Tang Dynasty

In the late years of the Tang Dynasty, Li Linfu was already in a high position; Yang Guozhong was still engaged in street swindling; An Lushan was accumulating military achievements; Meng Haoran was traveling around aspiring to become an official. In that year, Cen Shen was still just a little boy; Du Fu was still a young noble; Li Bai was still wandering around; and it was the same year when Liu Hao arrived in the Tang Dynasty. No money? Let's earn it ourselves, after all, knowledge and experience from future generations are free to obtain. No power? Find a backer, since we've read countless transmigration novels. Dissatisfied with the society of the Tang Dynasty? Let's reform it openly and covertly, and then establish a scientific and rational new order.

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Courtyard: Intercepting the Beautiful Woman at the Beginning of the Game Fiction
Courtyard: Intercepting the Beautiful Woman at the Beginning of the Game

Accidentally traveling back to the 1950s, I replaced the foolish pillar of youth, seizing the heart of a stunning beauty from the start and leaving no chance for those scoundrels like Xu Damao to ruin everything. Changing the fate of the original pillar, I roamed freely through the courtyard, rushed through the gates of Zhengyang, stepping on the opportunities brought by the changing times, and becoming a rising star of wealth and prosperity.

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My Black Hole Princess Fiction
My Black Hole Princess

Miss Mu, a young lady from the Mu family, born with an unfortunate fate. Ever since she was a child, misfortunes followed her everywhere she went. She caused the early demise of her own mother, and shortly after, her father also passed away. Not only that, but Miss Mu seemed to attract accidents and disasters constantly. She would stumble upon small mishaps every three days, and major calamities every seven days. Her body was always covered in old wounds that never seemed to heal, as new injuries continued to appear. Fortunately, her father, Mr. Mu, was a charitable man who had done many good deeds, thus barely managing to keep her alive. Now, at the age of marriage eligibility, no one came forward to propose. It is not surprising though, as soon as the people of Jiangnan hear

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Marquis of the Great Han Fiction
Marquis of the Great Han

The Great Emperor led his army to overthrow the tyrannical Qin Dynasty and conquer the Western Chu, establishing the backbone of the Han ethnic group. The era of Wen and Jing built the mighty empire of Han and the Han Emperor. Emperor Wu of Han attacked the Xiongnu in the north, pacified the southern Yue tribes, and opened the Silk Road in the west, expanding the territory and creating the splendor of the strong Han. It is lamentable that the later generations of Han people are intoxicated with wealth and indulged in peaceful times, failing to recognize the strength of their ancestors and the glory of the Han empire. Historians of later generations sigh at the fleeting glory and the legendary downfall of the once mighty empire, leaving only a small footnote in the collapse of the first empire in Chinese history. Traveling back two thousand years, I find myself in the final years of Emperor Jing of Han, as the Marquis of Pingyang, married to the Princess of Pingyang, with the Emperor Wu of Han as my brother-in-law. At this crucial period of the thriving Han empire, Cao Shi, I, shall use my own hands to compose a new glorious chapter.

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The Heroic Journey of the Fire-Wielding Warriors Fiction
The Heroic Journey of the Fire-Wielding Warriors

The three-month-long Battle of Shanghai was a scene of carnage, with corpses littering the fields and rivers flowing with blood. The city of Nanjing was draped in a crimson cloak by the souls of the countless victims. The Battle of Xuzhou and the defense of Wuhan were also filled with fallen heroes. A chance encounter between a young and naive student named Tangcheng and a captain in the National Army changed his destiny forever. Driven by a sense of loyalty and righteousness, Tangcheng embarked on a long journey. He transformed from a rookie soldier on the battlefield to a battle-hardened veteran known as the "Longevity Ghost" by his comrades. Bold as a fierce tiger, fearless as steel. Sworn never to retreat until the enemy is defeated. With this book, we pay tribute to the brave souls who sacrificed themselves for our country. Though they may be gone, their spirits will forever live on in our nation's soul.

273.60 Million words | 2021-12-30 12:23Update

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Ultimate Special Forces Soldier King Fiction
Ultimate Special Forces Soldier King

【Free Novel】Returning as the King of Soldiers, I was unexpectedly forced into marriage by a heartless father-in-law. "Since my sister isn't here, should I marry my younger sister-in-law?" With bloodshot eyes that see through life and death, and a loyal heart that would rather die than regret, with a single promise, what harm is there in carrying a lifetime of slaughter? Returning from hell, who will accompany me to the underworld once again?

286.28 Million words | 2020-07-20 20:48Update

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The guilty concubine is not allowed to escape. Fiction
The guilty concubine is not allowed to escape.

She is the princess of a fallen kingdom, her dance captivating the nation, but now reduced to destitution. The serpent king, who possesses vast lands and territories, finds the world mundane until one day, he realizes that she is the only interesting thing amidst all the monotony. Their entanglement is her fault, and there is no escape!******All they wanted was a peaceful love throughout their lives, but they face numerous obstacles, causing upheaval across the entire continent. One flower, one world, one lifetime, one destiny? To endure together is not as good as forgetting each other in the river and lake? Impossible! He only knows that when the end is near and the heavens and earth grow dim, they must be together. In life, in bed,

84.21 Million words | 2021-05-07 16:07Update

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The First-Class Prime Minister Fiction
The First-Class Prime Minister

Kings from various countries arrived at the imperial banquet, engaging in a battle of wits. In their hearts, they coveted the prosperity of the capital, Bianliang, and all harbored intentions to bully the weakened Great Song. After three rounds of wine, they all took turns to taunt the Emperor of Great Song: "Our country has a mighty cavalry, a million elite soldiers!" "I have Chen Siwei!" "Our country has a thousand renowned generals, capable of breaking the enemy's formation with a wave of the whip!" "I have Chen Siwei!" "Our country possesses mountains of silver and rivers of grains!" "I have Chen Siwei!"

212.79 Million words | 2021-07-20 11:44Update

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The Hunting System of the Three Kingdoms Fiction
The Hunting System of the Three Kingdoms

Otaku Hu Li returned to the Three Kingdoms with a headhunting system. Originally without any ambitions, he was forced onto the path of dominance by the system's elimination of threats. He recruited famous officials, gathered renowned generals, and embraced beautiful women, creating his own legend! Tian Feng, Chen Gong, and Jia Xu are mine. Zhao Yun, Huang Zhong, Zhang Liao, and Gao Shun are also mine. Zhen Ji, Da Qiao, and Xiao Qiao are mine as well. Cai Wenji, Diao Chan, Zou Shi, and Wu Xian, these married women cannot be let go either. I must also experience the style of the Western Regions and the culture of the Eastern Island. If there is a chance, I must

475.68 Million words | 2021-03-28 19:10Update

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