Hooghly Jela Porichoy by Prasenjit Das [Hardcover]

The text discusses the historical landmarks, archaeological artifacts, and ancient religious structures spread across various regions of Hooghly district in West Bengal, India. These elements contribute significantly to the study of regional history. Several notable works are mentioned that delve into the history and cultural significance of specific areas within Hooghly:

1. Hemendranath Bandopadhyay's and Prabhash Pal's works on the history of Pandua, emphasizing its relevance in regional history.
2. Kalyan Brahmachari discusses the historical impacts of Ram Mohan Roy and the significance of Radhanagar in "Bharat Pathik Ram Mohan O Radhanagar."
3. Swami Tejasananda focuses on the historical context of Kamarpukur.
4. Nihar Ranjan Chakraborty examines the history of the Bandel Church, reflecting on its architectural and cultural relevance.
5. Prafull Chakraborty's social profile of Tarakeshwar highlights its significance up to the 17th century, when the area was a prosperous port city known as Saptagram.

Additionally, the decline of the Saptagram port led to an influx of foreign merchant communities in the Hooghly region, which further enriched the local history through trade and colonial establishments.

Other noteworthy mentions include:

• Professor Bishwanath Bandopadhyay’s brief history of Chandannagar.
• Harihar Seth's collection on Chandannagar's identity.
• Works by Bhagavata Prasad Halder, Krishnagopal Pakrashi, Ramkrishna Sarkar, and Sukumar Saha that shed light on the history and societal landscape of places like Shrirampur, Konnagar, and Uttarpara.

These publications reflect a growing interest in regional history and contribute to the understanding of Hooghly's rich cultural heritage​.