Banglar Dakatnama (Bengali Version)
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Banglar Dakatnama (Bengali Version)
- Author: Radhamadhab Mondal
- Binding: Hardcover
- Language: Bengali
- Pages: 192
- Publisher: Biva Publication
About the Book:
Banglar Dakatnama (Bengali Version) by Radhamadhab Mondal is a fascinating exploration of the history, culture, and social context of dacoits in Bengal. Often viewed merely as criminals, the book challenges this one-dimensional perception and presents them as a complex and integral part of Bengal’s past.
Through detailed narration, the author examines how these dacoits were shaped by their time and circumstances, and how society often distanced itself from them while simultaneously exploiting their presence for economic and power gains. The book sheds light on their dual identity—both as feared outlaws and as contributors to Bengal’s rich folk traditions.
It highlights how practices like Raibenshe folk dance, lathikhela (stick fighting), and dakati chhara (dacoit rhymes) emerged from this very community and continue to be a vibrant part of Bengali culture even today. By blending history, sociology, and folklore, the book offers a deeper understanding of a neglected yet significant aspect of Bengal’s heritage.
