Ralph Fitcher Bhramankahini

• Author: Ralph Fitch (রাল্‌ফ ফিচ)
• Genre: Travel & Exploration (Bhraman O Abhijan)
• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9789354252471
• Pages: 160
• Weight: 280 grams

About the Book

🌍 A thrilling travelogue from the first Englishman to explore India!

Ralph Fitch was the first English traveler to set foot in India during the late 16th century. His journey offers a vivid account of Mughal India, coastal trade routes, and his adventurous escape from Portuguese captivity.

🛤️ His extraordinary journey covered:

• The Mediterranean, Syria, and Baghdad, reaching the Persian Gulf.
• Captured by the Portuguese at Hormuz and taken to Goa, where he witnessed the influence of European colonists in India.
• Traveled along Gujarat and the Konkan coast, gaining firsthand experience of Indian maritime trade.
• A daring escape from Goa, leading him to Agra, Prayag (Allahabad), Banaras (Varanasi), and Patna.
• Finally, his captivating voyage along the Ganges River, ending in Bengal.
• One of the first European travelers to document Alipurduar's history.
• His observations of the Mughal court provide a crucial historical account of 16th-century India.

📜 Why is this book important?

• Provides rare insights into 16th-century Indian society, culture, and trade.
• Chronicles the first-hand European experiences of Mughal India and its vibrant economy.
• A must-read for history lovers, travel enthusiasts, and researchers of colonial encounters.

🎯 Explore India through the eyes of its first English traveler!