Introduction

Kavita Kane’s The Fisher Queen’s Dynasty is a retelling of the Mahabharata from the perspective of Satyavati, the fisherwoman who became the matriarch of the Kuru dynasty. The novel explores her rise to power, her ambitions, and the sacrifices she makes to shape the future of Hastinapura. Unlike traditional portrayals of Satyavati as a secondary character, Kane presents her as a strong-willed, intelligent woman navigating a male-dominated world.