दशकुमारचरितम् (दस राजकुमारों की गुप्त गाथाएँ)
Mahakavi Dandin's 7th-century Sanskrit classic of espionage, undercover missions, subterranean heists, and royal political intrigue. Ten childhood companion princes are separated across ancient Bharat and embark on daring covert adventures to restore justice and reclaim their kingdom.

अध्याय ० : प्रस्तावना — मगध का पतन और दस राजकुमारों का जन्म
When King Manasara of Malwa unleashes a divine Shiva-mace upon the battlefield, King Rajahamsa of Magadha is rescued and retreats to the sacred Vindhya forests under Sage Vamadeva. There, Crown Prince Rajavahana and nine companion princes are born. Growing together in the forest hermitage, they master all 64 arts, statecraft, martial combat, and undercover tradecraft, forging an unbreakable oath of eternal brotherhood.
