Borgi Elo Deshe | Bengali Historical Fiction

Book Details

• Publisher: Patra Bharati

• Author: Shantanu Basu

• Language: Bengali

• Number of Pages: 199

• Binding: Hardcover

• ISBN: 9789347601699

About the Book

Borgi Elo Deshe is a powerful collection of seven historical stories that vividly recreates the turbulent landscape of 18th-century Bengal. Set in Subah Bangla during the Mughal period, the narratives span from 1704 to 1784—covering the era of Murshid Quli Khan, the rise and consolidation of the Nawabi rule, and the gradual dominance of the East India Company, reaching up to the time of Warren Hastings.

Through evocative storytelling and well-researched historical detail, Shantanu Basu captures the political unrest, social transformation, and economic struggles of a region standing at the crossroads of tradition and colonial ambition. Each story presents a distinct historical moment, yet together they form a broader, interconnected portrait of Bengal as it undergoes profound change shaped by conflict, power, and survival.

Ideal for readers interested in Bengali historical fiction, Nawabi Bengal, colonial-era narratives, and 18th-century Indian history, this book offers an immersive and human-centered retelling of history—where grand events unfold through the lives of ordinary people.