Kanaiyalal Maneklal Munshi books in order
Indian independence movement activist, politician, writer and educationist
- Lived
- 1887–1971
- Country
- British Raj
- Books
- 13
Kanaiyalal Maneklal Munshi published 5 novels, 4 non-fiction books and 4 other books, beginning with Jaya Somanath (1949).
Updated September 2026
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Jaya Somanath
Kanaiyalal Maneklal Munshi's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Prithivivallabh (1921)
Jaya Somanath (1949)
The Master of Gujarat (1952)
Mahabharata (1965)
Prithvi Vallabh (1966)
Non-fiction in order
Bhagavad Gita and Modern Life (1950)
Somnath, the Shrine Eternal (1951)
The End of an Era; Hyderabad Memories (1957)
Patan Ni Prabhuta (1975)
Other books in order
Indian Temple Sculpture (1959)
Krishnavatara (1962)
Gujarat No Nath (1975)
Munshi Granthavali (1987)
Film and TV adaptations
- Prithvi Vallabh (1924)Film · from Prithivivallabh
- Prithvi Vallabh (1943)Film · from Prithivivallabh
- Prithvi Vallabh - Itihaas Bhi, Rahasya Bhi (2018)TV · from Prithivivallabh
About Kanaiyalal Maneklal Munshi
Kanaiyalal Maneklal Munshi, popularly known by his pen name Ghanshyam Vyas, was an Indian independence movement activist, politician, writer from Gujarat state. A lawyer by profession, he later turned to author and politician. He is a well-known name in Gujarati literature. He founded Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, an educational trust, in 1938.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Kanaiyalal Maneklal Munshi FAQ
- How many books has Kanaiyalal Maneklal Munshi written?
- Kanaiyalal Maneklal Munshi published 5 novels, 4 non-fiction books and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Kanaiyalal Maneklal Munshi's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Jaya Somanath.
- What is Kanaiyalal Maneklal Munshi's last book?
- Prithvi Vallabh (1966).
- What is Kanaiyalal Maneklal Munshi's most famous book?
- Jaya Somanath (1949) is Kanaiyalal Maneklal Munshi's most widely read book.
- Which Kanaiyalal Maneklal Munshi books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Prithivivallabh (as Prithvi Vallabh, film, 1924).
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.