Nababi Amale Murshidabad

• Author: সুশীল চৌধুরী (Sushil Choudhury)
• Publisher: Ananda Publishers
• Language: Bengali
• Edition: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9788177564358 
• Pages: 176
• Weight: 306 gm

Book Description:

নবাবি আমলে মুর্শিদাবাদ (Nababi Amale Murshidabad) takes a deep dive into the rich and complex history of Murshidabad during the Nawabi era. The city, founded by Nawab Murshid Kuli Khan in 1704, has been at the heart of Bengal's cultural and political landscape. This book marks the 300th anniversary of Murshidabad’s founding, and in this context, Sushil Choudhury explores the city’s vibrant past, offering a fresh perspective on its role during the Nawabi period.

While many previous accounts of Murshidabad’s history were written over a century ago, this book provides a much-needed comprehensive overview of the city’s significance during the Nawabi rule. The author, who has spent over four decades researching European archives, presents new findings that challenge and enrich previous interpretations of the city’s history. It emphasizes that the Nawabi era was Murshidabad’s golden age, highlighting the intricate political, cultural, and economic transformations of the time.

Choudhury offers an engaging analysis of the three prominent merchant kings, the conspiracy and rebellion at Plassey, and the fascinating stories of Murshidabad’s begums. The book also delves into the city’s commerce, industry, society, economy, culture, and architecture, presenting a comprehensive examination based on historical evidence. It is a valuable contribution to the study of Bengal’s history, offering a new perspective on one of its most important cities.

The author, Sushil Choudhury, is a renowned historian with a deep expertise in Islamic history and culture. A former professor at the University of Calcutta, he has contributed significantly to the study of Bengal’s colonial and post-colonial history. His other works include The Prelude to Empire: Plassey Revolution of 1757, Merchants, Companies and Trade, and Trade and Commercial Organization in Bengal, among others.