Banglar Dakat (Bengali Version)

Book Details

• Author: Jogendranath Gupta

• Editor: Gitikantha Majumdar

• Publisher: Latika Prakashani

• Place of Publication: Kolkata, India

• Language: Bengali

• Pages: 464

• Binding: Hardcover

• Edition: First Latika Edition (Kolkata Book Fair 2026)

• ISBN: 9788198782168

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About the Book

Banglar Dakat (Complete Version) by Jogendranath Gupta is a fascinating historical and narrative work that explores the stories, legends, and realities surrounding the famous bandits of Bengal. Carefully edited by Gitikantha Majumdar, this complete edition presents a detailed and engaging account of a unique chapter in Bengal’s social and cultural history.

The book examines the lives, motivations, and circumstances of various legendary dacoits, blending historical facts with gripping storytelling. It sheds light on rural society, colonial-era conditions, and the complex moral dimensions that often surrounded these figures, who were sometimes feared criminals and at other times viewed as folk heroes.

Written in an engaging narrative style, the work combines history, folklore, and social commentary, making it appealing to both general readers and history enthusiasts. The stories provide insight into Bengal’s past while maintaining suspense and dramatic interest throughout.

An important addition to Bengali historical literature, this volume offers readers an immersive journey into lesser-known historical narratives and cultural traditions of Bengal.