The man who stole the crown is a novel of social and political turmoil. This novel reflects the contemporary socio-political situation of Assam. The same situation can also be witnessed in various other parts of our Country. The plot of the novel covers a wide range of characters and the various characters add a sense of cohesion. The language of the novel is lucid and urbane. Translated for the first time in English this novel aspires to the condition of a typical document of Assam at a transitional period.The nove, when it was first published originally into Assamese language got huge critical acclaim.