{"product_id":"chandernagore","title":"Chandernagore","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shailendranath Sen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre\u003c\/strong\u003e: History - Collection of Essays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCover: \u003c\/strong\u003eHardcover \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9789389876444\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 476\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 634 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummary\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChandernagore\u003c\/strong\u003e, a city located near Kolkata, was once a French colony. Over the years, this city has undergone significant transformations. The city was once a \u003cstrong\u003ecenter for revolutionary activities\u003c\/strong\u003e against the British and later became a \u003cstrong\u003eFrench colony\u003c\/strong\u003e, making its history intriguing. \u003cstrong\u003eProfessor Shailendranath Sen\u003c\/strong\u003e, in this book, delves into the rich and fascinating history of \u003cstrong\u003eChandernagore\u003c\/strong\u003e, gathering a vast amount of \u003cstrong\u003eunknown information\u003c\/strong\u003e from French and Indian sources. The author has also uncovered valuable historical data from the personal papers of \u003cstrong\u003eDevendranath Das\u003c\/strong\u003e, a leading political figure of \u003cstrong\u003eChandernagore\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSen, a meticulous historian, highlights the \u003cstrong\u003estruggles of the people of Chandernagore\u003c\/strong\u003e against French colonial rule. The book examines Chandernagore’s journey in the larger context of French colonies, including \u003cstrong\u003ePondicherry\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong\u003enon-violent movement\u003c\/strong\u003e by the people of Chandernagore culminated in the \u003cstrong\u003epeaceful referendum\u003c\/strong\u003e of \u003cstrong\u003e1949\u003c\/strong\u003e, which marked the \u003cstrong\u003efirst referendum in independent India\u003c\/strong\u003e. The French rule and its eventual end in Chandernagore are discussed in depth in this scholarly work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is a \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-quality research piece\u003c\/strong\u003e and holds significant value in the study of the history of \u003cstrong\u003eWest Bengal\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eIndia's colonial past\u003c\/strong\u003e. It provides essential insights into the \u003cstrong\u003eFrench colonial legacy\u003c\/strong\u003e and the process that led to the peaceful transition of Chandernagore into independent India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShailendranath Sen\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003eformer professor of History\u003c\/strong\u003e at \u003cstrong\u003eCalcutta University\u003c\/strong\u003e and is currently an \u003cstrong\u003ehonorary professor\u003c\/strong\u003e at the same institution since 2005. He is a \u003cstrong\u003eFellow of the Asiatic Society\u003c\/strong\u003e and has made significant contributions to \u003cstrong\u003eMaratha history\u003c\/strong\u003e. He is also known for his works on \u003cstrong\u003eAncient Indian History\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eIndia's Independence Movement\u003c\/strong\u003e, which have been widely recognized and appreciated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover Image\u003c\/strong\u003e: The historical door of the \u003cstrong\u003e1720 Chandernagore Battle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ananda Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49511559594288,"sku":"AnandaPublishers_9789389876444","price":585.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/ananda-publishers-book-default-title-chandernagore-40107086381360.jpg?v=1775958651","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/chandernagore","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}