Begum Meri Bishwas

Author: Bimal Mitra

Genre: Historical Novel

Format: Hardcover

ISBN: 9788177565195

Pages: 776

Weight: 1014 grams

Book Description:

Set against the backdrop of 18th-century India, Begum Meri Bishwas is an epic historical novel that captures a period of tremendous political and social decay.

• The Mughal emperor in Delhi is powerless.
• The once-glorious Rajputs have lost their former strength.
• The Marathas, once lion-hearted warriors, are exhausted.
• And in Bengal’s eastern frontiers, European traders are scheming to take control.

During this tumultuous time, an ordinary girl from an obscure village named Hathiyagarh in Bengal embarks on an extraordinary journey, thrown into the whirlwind of political revolution.

• She has no education, no wealth, and no influence.
• She is not reckless, but she is self-assured.
• Fate does not grant her comfort—instead, she is cast into the flames of upheaval.

Yet, she does not perish; instead, she rises, fights, and finds herself deeply entangled in the fate of Hindustan itself. She witnesses:
✔ The brutal irony of fate
✔ The ruthless greed for power
✔ The unquenchable flames of desire

Until one day, she makes the ultimate sacrifice in the fire of revolution.

This monumental novel is not just the story of a woman but a grand, vivid portrayal of 18th-century Bengal’s political turbulence and its unfolding revolution.

Key Themes:

• Historical transitions and political power struggles
• A woman’s resilience in a patriarchal era
• The rise and fall of empires
• The clash between personal fate and national destiny

About the Author:

Bimal Mitra (b. March 18, 1912 – d. December 2, 1991) was a renowned Bengali novelist, famous for his historical and social novels.

• Education & Career:

  • Studied at Ashutosh College and Calcutta University.
  • Worked for the Indian Railways, but eventually resigned to become a full-time writer.

• Notable Works:

  • "Sahib Bibi Golam" (which brought him immense fame)
  • "Kori Diye Kinlam"
  • "Ekkak Dashak Shatak"
  • "Cholo Kolkata"
  • "Poti Poromguru"

• Achievements:

  • Authored over 100 novels and 500 short stories.
  • Received the Rabindra Puraskar in 1964 for Kori Diye Kinlam.
  • His works have been translated into multiple Indian languages and adapted into films and television series.

A powerful saga of history, ambition, and resilience, Begum Meri Bishwas is a must-read for lovers of historical fiction.