Titles / Rights
AJ Literary represents a small number of Bangla fiction titles for English-language publication. Each title listed here is under active representation and available for rights discussion, unless otherwise stated.
Dhonurdhor (The Archer)
Siddiq Ahmed
Dhonurdhor is a contemporary Bangla fantasy novel with a well-established domestic readership. The work combines myth-inspired world-building with a character-driven narrative structure, placing it within the broader tradition of modern epic fantasy while retaining a distinct cultural voice.
The novel has demonstrated sustained popularity in its home market and is recognized for its narrative scope, pacing, and immersive storytelling.
About the Work
In the ancient kingdoms of Kosala and Panchala, where lineage is law and honour a weapon, peace is only a pause between wars. When King Udbahu of Kosala, proud descendant of the Shakya line, rejects a marriage alliance from King Prasenjit of Panchala, the insult ignites more than royal tempers — it awakens old rivalries, unseen conspiracies, and the first drums of a devastating war.
Amid this gathering storm stands Rudradama, the gifted but illegitimate son of Kosala's chief commander, Sudhama. Born of a slave woman and burdened by secrecy, Rudradama is raised in the gurukul of the stern master Kauliy, where he reveals a genius for the bow. His skill bends the limits of tradition and draws the gaze of kings, commanders, and prophets alike — making him both a weapon and a threat.
As armies assemble and palace plots intertwine, Rudradama finds himself ensnared between loyalty and truth. To his father he is a scandal; to his enemies, a prize; to his teacher, a vessel of fate. Torn between the chains of blood and the call of destiny, he must choose between serving a kingdom that denies him and forging his own path through the crucible of war.
Dhonurdhor is a sweeping epic of power and betrayal — a story of a man who seeks mastery not only of the bow, but of himself. It merges the grandeur of a war chronicle with the intimacy of a spiritual journey, exploring the eternal struggle between duty and desire, heritage and transformation.
Positioning
Within the Bangla-language publishing landscape, Dhonurdhor occupies a strong commercial and genre position. Its scale, structure, and thematic clarity make it suitable for consideration by English-language publishers seeking internationally sourced speculative fiction with proven audience engagement.
Rights Information
English-Language Rights
- World English Rights
- Available
Materials Available
- Sample English Translation
- On Request
- Rights Guide
- On Request
- Additional Contextual Information
- On Request
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AJ Literary represents Dhonurdhor (The Archer) for English-language publication and manages all inquiries related to translation, territorial acquisition, and rights licensing.
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