Manohar Malgonkar’s depiction of the immediate socio-political scenario is marked by exasperation at the crippling creed which fetters people. His protagonists having heroic ideals emerge to stem the rot. What intrigues him is the Kshatriya prince and the soldiers with codes of honour. These are obvious inputs in the Malgonkar code of heroship, which encompasses a number of values and attitudes. Adherence to this code he feels, is essential for sustaining human relationships and social institutions.