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Question

Who is the author of the Shiva Trilogy the third book of which “The Oath of the Vayuputras” was launched in February 2013?

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Option A: Amish Tripathi

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The correct answer is “Amish Tripathi”.
The Shiva Trilogy whose third book, "The Oath of Vayuputras", was launched in February 2013, written by Amish Tripathi.

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