Uttarbanger Rajbangshi

• Author: Charuchandra Sanyal
• Genre: Loksangskriti (Folk Culture)
• ISBN: 9789350408384
• Cover : Hardcover
• Pages: 524
• Weight: 1040 grams

Key Features:

• An Extensive Study of the Rajbanshis of North Bengal: This seminal work delves deep into the lives and culture of the Rajbanshi community residing in Darjeeling Terai (Siliguri), Jalpaiguri, and Kochbihar in West Bengal. Based on extensive fieldwork and experience, the book provides valuable insights into their way of life.
• Historical and Cultural Context: The book, first published in English in 1965, touches upon various aspects such as the social structure, natural environment, character, pre-history, culture, way of life, marriage customs, death rituals, religious practices, music, dialect, and more.
• A Reflection of Simplicity and Wisdom: The author highlights the simplicity and intelligence of the Rajbanshi people, seen in their traditional sports, proverbs, and songs. The Rajbanshi dialect, rich in vocabulary, is described as having the potential to enrich any Indian language.
• Social Equality and Empowerment: A strong theme of the book is the importance of addressing social inequality by shedding light on the lives of the marginalized Rajbanshi community. The book is an important work for breaking societal barriers and is written with a deep sense of responsibility and belief in the power of social change.
• A Landmark Contribution: This work, fifty years after its publication, continues to stand as an unparalleled contribution to the field of research on the Rajbanshi community. It is a source of inspiration for contemporary generations in their search for their cultural roots.

Awards:

• Rabindra Puraskar for the book "The Rajbanshis of North Bengal" in 1968.

About the Author:
Charuchandra Sanyal was born on July 23, 1897, in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal. With a distinguished academic background and a deep sense of national duty, he contributed to social causes, including participating in the non-cooperation movement. He was a lecturer at National Medical College and played a prominent role in flood relief efforts in North Bengal in 1922. His work as an MLA (1946-47, 1951-69) and his contributions to the field of education earned him the prestigious Rabindra Puraskar in 1968. He passed away on July 12, 1980.