About the Book: Phoenix Rises: The Resurrection of Cochin
Authors of the bestselling The Case That Shook the Empire, Raghu and Pushpa
Palat return with the untold saga of Rama Varma IX, better known as the
legendary Shakthan Thampuran.
The kingdom of Cochin was at its nadir, teetering on the brink of collapse and
annexation, when eighteen-year-old Kunjipilla was entrusted with its governance.
Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, the fragile state transformed into a rich
and prosperous kingdom under Kunjipillas able leadership. He entered into
alliances, built towns, advanced trade relations and consolidated power,
breaking forever the nexus between priests and the Nair nobility.