Ashwin Sanghi is set to release his latest thriller, The Ayodhya Alliance, on June 3, 2025. This novel marks the eighth installment in his acclaimed Bharat Collection, known for seamlessly blending mythology, history, and high-octane action.

The Ayodhya Alliance promises a global chase filled with ancient secrets and suspense. Sanghi shared his inspiration, stating, “What if the biggest challenges of today can only be solved by uncovering the forgotten truths of our past? The Ayodhya Alliance takes readers on a journey through legacies, myths, and ancient wisdom—told in my usual blend of reality and imagination. This story is my boldest project so far, and I can’t wait for readers to dive in.”

Poulomi Chatterjee, Executive Publisher at HarperCollins India, praised Sanghi’s unique ability to connect diverse elements, highlighting the book’s deep research and compelling narrative. HarperCollins is also re-releasing the entire Bharat Collection with new covers alongside this launch.

The Plot of The Ayodhya Alliance

The story revolves around a hidden secret and forgotten technology, crucial for humanity’s future. It begins thousands of years ago with Ravana, on his deathbed in Lanka, revealing a powerful technological secret to Lakshmana—a technology that once secured Ayodhya’s historical prominence.

This knowledge has been safeguarded for generations. However, as tensions escalate along India’s border and a vital defense project faces threats, Indian businessman Aditya Pillai and South Korean scientist Somi Kim are drawn into a perilous race. Their journey takes them across India, Rome, Damascus, Thailand, and Korea, uncovering astonishing truths about a power that once linked civilizations like Ayodhya, Kailasa, and the Pandyan Empire. The narrative sees ancient forces and modern powers on a collision course, raising the ultimate question of who will control this immense power and at what cost.

The Ayodhya Alliance is a fast-paced thriller that spans continents and centuries, weaving together science, forgotten legends, and political intrigue, promising danger, betrayal, discovery, and a touch of romance.