Gandhinagar, Jan. 8 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, reflecting on the thousand-year history since the invader Mahmud of Ghazni's attack on the Somnath Temple, mentioned a special book in his article, prompting curious readers to search for it on the internet.

This book is "Somanatha-The Shrine Eternal", written by K. M. Munshi in 1951. It provides a historical and religious overview of the Somnath Temple. Following the Prime Minister's mention of it, the book has become a focal point of discussion and reading, making it particularly intriguing to explore.

K. M. Munshi is a beacon of Gujarat's pride. Beyond his role as a political leader, he was an accomplished writer. His works primarily focused on history, culture, and related subject...