00917    a2200133   450000500170000002000190001704000080003608200130004410000240005724500230008126000320010430000100013652006370014620260412132630.0  a978-9389643855  bEng  a82-2 PRA  aPrasad, Jaishankar.  aAjatshatru - Hindi  aNoida:bMaple Press,c2020.  a112p.  aAjatshatru is a historical Hindi play written by Jaishankar Prasad, based on the life of Ajatashatru. The play portrays his inner conflicts, ambition, and transformation as he rises to power, highlighting the complex relationship between duty, morality, and personal desire. It presents themes of political struggle, power, repentance, and ethical dilemmas, showing how Ajatshatru grapples with guilt and responsibility after his actions. Through a rich historical setting and strong characterization, the playwright explores human emotions and emphasizes the importance of justice, self-realization, and moral values in leadership.