Tarke-Bitarke Bharater Madhyajug

• Author: Ratnabali Chattopadhyay

• Publisher: National Book Agency Private Limited

• Language: Bengali

• First Publication Year: 2018

• Publication Year: 2021

• Edition: 3rd Edition

• Binding: Paperback

• Number of Pages: 99

• ISBN: 978-81-93526-55-2

About The Book:

• This book critically examines the debates surrounding India's medieval period, particularly those fueled by colonial and communal narratives.

• The colonial history written by the British presents the idea that the ancient period was destroyed by Muslim rulers who established their power in India, which led to the theory of "Two-Nation Theory" and the framing of India's history along religious lines.

• The book critiques how these ideas gave rise to Hindu-Muslim communal conflict and how some historians treat ancient religious texts as historical sources.

• It also addresses the role of Hindutva ideologues in promoting these interpretations of history.

• The author offers a balanced analysis of medieval India's history, challenging these views and presenting a more accurate and nuanced perspective.

• The book is divided into seven chapters, each focused on unpacking these debates and offering a deeper understanding of medieval Indian history, ensuring that readers gain a proper historical perspective.