Hirokdana by Swakrito Noman [Hardcover]

"In the mid-eighteenth century, the revolutionary Shamsher Gazi emerged in southeastern Bengal. He was known as the hero of Bengal and the tiger of the marshes. On one hand, he was a fearless hero, a people-loving ruler, and a wise politician; on the other hand, he was a captivating local leader. Forming a band of lathiyals, he drove out the Mug and Portuguese pirates from the coastal settlements. His unsuccessful love with the landlord's daughter, Dariyabibi, elevated his life to another dimension. Through the farmers' movement, he acquired the zamindari and the throne of Tripura. He ruled the state of Tripura for a continuous decade. After the Battle of Plassey, his conflict with the English began. He was defeated and captured after getting entangled with the soldiers of the Mughals, the English, and Krishnamani Thakur. His death remains unresolved. Based on history and folklore, this novel narrates the tale of a forgotten time."