Mahenjodaro

• Author: Rakhaldas Bandyopadhyay
• Genre: Bibidha (Miscellaneous)
• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9789354258107
• Pages: 352
• Weight: 794 grams

About the Book

• This book presents the first Bengali translation of Rakhaldas Bandyopadhyay’s original excavation report on Mohenjo-daro, one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of the Indus Valley Civilization.
• In 1922, Rakhaldas led the excavation at Mohenjo-daro, but in 1924, the discovery was officially credited to Sir John Marshall, leaving him largely unrecognized.
• He wished to publish his findings as a book, but Marshall delayed returning the report, preventing its publication in his lifetime.
• Although the report was later recovered, its original photographs were never returned, making it incomplete for decades.
• This edition not only translates Rakhaldas's original report but also enriches it with historical context, annotations, newly discovered information, and rare photographs from Mohenjo-daro and other excavation reports by Marshall, Mackay, and Wheeler.

About the Author

• Rakhaldas Bandyopadhyay (1885–1930) was a pioneering Indian archaeologist, historian, epigraphist, and writer.
• Born in Berhampore, Murshidabad, he completed his Master's in History from Calcutta University in 1910.
• Initially worked at Indian Museum, Kolkata, before joining the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
• Apart from Mohenjo-daro, he also excavated Paharpur Buddhist Monastery, Mahasthangarh, Ghoda Ghat, and Tezpur’s Dah Parbatiya site.
• His extensive research contributed significantly to the study of ancient and medieval Indian history.
• Authored around 14 historical books, 9 novels, and over 300 research articles in Bengali and English.

📖 A must-read for history and archaeology enthusiasts, shedding light on a forgotten chapter of Indian heritage.