Set in 1900 BC, this tale unfolds in what is now known as the Indus Valley Civilization, referred to by its inhabitants as the land of Meluha. Crafted centuries earlier by the revered Lord Ram, this once-perfect empire faces imminent threats. The Saraswati River, the empire's lifeblood, is drying up, and terrorist attacks from the Chandravanshis in the east, allied with the formidable Nagas, compound the peril. Facing extinction, the Suryavanshi rulers cling to an ancient legend predicting a hero's emergence in times of epic evil. Enter Shiva, a Tibetan immigrant, drawn into destiny by duty and love. Unsure of his role, Shiva must decide whether to lead the Suryavanshi vengeance against impending destruction. In this first book of the trilogy, author Amish Tripathi weaves a narrative around Shiva, a simple man whose karma transforms him into Mahadev, the God of Gods, as he grapples with his newfound destiny.