Itihas Kotha Bole by Nihar Ranjan Gupta [Hardcover]

There is still a sense of vitality woven into every tale of Rajputana’s history. Even the smallest of its regions seem to resonate with echoes of the past. No other region in India has such a colorful and vibrant history of valor, love, sacrifice, betrayal, hatred, and the struggle for freedom. In the realm of storytelling, there are very few writers in Bengali literature who can match Nihar Ranjan Gupta. Just as an oasis in the harsh desert environment is a source of joy and satisfaction to a weary traveler, the two novels, Sei Maruprante (In That Desert) and Smritir Pradeep Jwali (Lighting the Lamp of Memory), set against the turbulent backdrop of Rajasthan’s war-torn history and included in the author's Itihas Kotha Bole omnibus, bring equal delight and fulfillment. Step by step, as the story unfolds, the reader is gradually taken to the peak of curiosity and suspense, where the unexpected climax of events will leave them stirred. A third novel set against the historical backdrop of Rajputana is rare. In this regard, these two remarkable historical novels form a brilliant pair, and their addition to Bengali historical fiction is undoubtedly a valuable contribution.