Kirtibas Kolkata

• Author: তারাপদ সাঁতরা (Tarapad Satra)
• Publisher: Ananda Publishers
• Language: Bengali
• Edition: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9788177561647
• Pages: 132
• Weight: 263 grams

Book Description:

• Kirtibas Kolkata explores the history of Kolkata from its humble beginnings, tracing its transformation from a cluster of villages into a metropolitan city.
• The book examines the city's foundational myths, its disputed origins, and its cultural evolution over time, with particular focus on Jab Charneck’s arrival in 1690 and the subsequent establishment of the city.
• Tarapad Satra offers a fresh perspective on the history of Kolkata, combining historical research with the exploration of physical remnants, such as inscriptions and old monuments.
• The book delves into the complexity of the city’s identity, its conflicting narratives, and the numerous debates around its founding figures and landmarks.
• This work is an important contribution to the study of Kolkata's cultural and architectural heritage, providing insights into the city's past through untold stories and newly uncovered evidence.