The Iron Ring is a 1997 fantasy novel for children by American author Lloyd Alexander. It features a young king Tamar who leaves Sundari Palace on a quest in a land of humans and talking animals, which are inspired by Indian mythology. The caste system of India is one ground for conflict in the novel. The book includes an author's note, a list of characters and places, a map, and a glossary with 27 entries, from acharya to suta. Source: Wikipedia (en)