KANDINAMA : HAJAR BACHHORER ITIHAS by Pranab Acharya [Hardcover]

The book "Kandinama" presents the geographical and cultural history of the Kandi subdivision in Murshidabad district. Through extensive research, the author has encapsulated a thousand years of cultural evolution within the covers of this book. Organized into ten chapters covering ten key themes, the book offers a comprehensive exploration of the region.

The topics include:

• The ancient geographical, social, political, religious, and cultural backdrop of Northern Rarh
• Genealogical history (Kulpanjika)
• Historical figures from the Kandi royal family
• Prominent personalities from the Joyjan royal dynasty
• Ancient Shripat: Saints, composers of devotional songs, and musicians
• Temples, deities, archaeological sites, mosques, and artists
• Intellectuals, literary figures, researchers, and freedom fighters, with references to Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar and others
• Local theater, jatra, kirtan, baul traditions, and regional dialects, including a glossary of Arabic, Persian, and Hindi terms used in the local vocabulary
• A list of male and female names with meanings

This multidimensional book serves as both a cultural encyclopedia and a reference work on the Kandi region.

Research focusing on specific subdivisions is rare. "Kandinama" meticulously documents the long historical flow of Kandi through events, figures, and diverse subjects. As a comprehensive study, it offers valuable insights to curious readers, researchers, and scholars alike.