Durgeshnandini is a romantic novel, based partly on history and partly on hearsay. The story centres around the attack and occupation of Gar Mandaran stronghold of Raja Birendra Singh, linked to the Bishnupur Raj, by the Pathans who were then entrenched in Odisha. The Mughal general Man Singh's son, Jagat Singh, was despatched to keep the Pathans at bay. Jagat Singh fell in love with Tilottama, the beautiful daughter of Raja Birendra Singh. The Pathans captured the fort, killed Raja Birendra Singh and held Jagat Singh and Tilottama, but a fatal attack on the Pathan general Kotlu Khan, turned things around.[2]
Durgeshnandini, published in 1865, took the literary world by storm and was considered an epoch-making novel. It went through 13 editions during Bankim Chandra's life-time.[2]
Cities and towns in Arambagh subdivision in Hooghly district M: municipal city/ town, R: rural/ urban centre, H: historical/ religious centre Owing to space constraints in the small map, the actual locations in a larger map may vary slightly
Area overview
The Arambagh subdivision, presented in the map alongside, is divided into two physiographic parts – the Dwarakeswar River being the dividing line. The western part is upland and rocky – it is extension of the terrain of neighbouring Bankura district. The eastern part is flat alluvial plain area. The railways, the roads and flood-control measures have had an impact on the area.[3] The area is overwhelmingly rural with 94.77% of the population living in rural areas and 5.23% of the population living in urban areas.[4]
Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the subdivision. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map.
Around the time when Bakhtiyar Khilji (1204–1206) came to Bengal, the region was divided into five parts – Rarh, Bagri, Vanga, Barendra, and Mithila. Vanga was further subdivided into three parts – Lakhanabati, Subarnagram and Saptagram. The fort of Mandaran was under the control of Gajapati Kapilendra Deva of Odisha but was lost to Bengal Sultan later. The ruler of the then Bengal, Hussain Saha was surrounded by forces of Gajapati Prataprudra Deva in this fort when he was chased down by Odia forces just after his raid into Odisha.When the frontiers of Bengal were expanded during Mughal rule, there were three prominent administrative zones in the Saptagram area – Sirkar Satgaon, Sirkar Selimabad and Sirkar Mandaran.[5][6] The tomb of warrior Shah Ismail Ghazi is situated in the mound of Gar Mandaran.[7]
Demographics
According to the 2011 Census of India, Gar Mandaran had a total population of 6,264 of which 3,242 (52%) were males and 3,022 (48%) were females. Population in the age range 0–6 years was 734. The total number of literate persons in Gar Mandaran was 4,100 (74.14% of the population over 6 years).[8]
Transport
Gar Mandaran is on Kamarpukur-Gar Mandaran-Kajla road.[9] It is 2 km from Kamarpukur.
Education
Gar Mandaran High School is a Bengali-medium co-educational institution. It was established in 1944.[10]
References
^"Banking on history, religion to attract tourists in Hooghly". The Hindu, 26 September 2011. Retrieved 24 June 2017.
^ abBose, S.K. (1974). Builders of Modern India: Bankim Chandra Chattejee. Visions of the Past. Publications Division, Government of India. ISBN9788123022697. Retrieved 24 June 2017.
^"District Census Handbook: Hugli, Series-20, Part XIIA" (PDF). Physiography, Page 17-19. Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal, 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
^"District Statistical Handbook 2014 Hooghly". Table 2.2, 2.4(a). Department of Planning and Statistics, Government of West Bengal. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
^Patree, Purnendu (1995) [First published 1979]. Purano Kolkatar Kathachitra (in Bengali). Dey's Publishing. pp. 65–71. ISBN81-7079-751-9.
^Chattopadhyay, Rupendra Kumar (19 January 2018). The Archaeology of Coastal Bengal. Oxford University Press. ISBN978-0-19-909180-5.
^CENSUS 1961, DISTRICT CENSUS HANDBOOK. "PLACES OF TOURISTS' INTEREST" (PDF). Retrieved 13 October 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
^"2011 Census – Primary Census Abstract Data Tables". West Bengal – District-wise. Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 20 June 2017.
^"Gar Mandaran High School". ICBSE. Retrieved 24 June 2017.
External links
Media related to Garh Mandaran at Wikimedia Commons
January 29, 2023
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Gar Mandaran গড ম ন দ রন is a village and a gram panchayat in the Goghat II CD block in the Arambag subdivision of the Hooghly district in the state of West Bengal India Gar Mandaran গড ম ন দ রনGarh MandaronVillageGar MandaranLocation in West Bengal IndiaShow map of West BengalGar MandaranGar Mandaran India Show map of IndiaCoordinates 22 52 29 N 87 39 57 E 22 874799 N 87 665972 E 22 874799 87 665972 Coordinates 22 52 29 N 87 39 57 E 22 874799 N 87 665972 E 22 874799 87 665972Country IndiaStateWest BengalDistrictHooghlyElevation42 m 138 ft Population 2011 Total6 264Languages OfficialBengali EnglishTime zoneUTC 5 30 IST PIN712612 Mandaran Telephone STD code03221Lok Sabha constituencyArambaghVidhan Sabha constituencyGoghatWebsitehooghly wbr gov wbr in Contents 1 Overview 2 Geography 2 1 Area overview 2 2 Location 3 History 4 Demographics 5 Transport 6 Education 7 References 8 External linksOverview EditThe ruins of a fort at Gar Mandaran provided the setting for Bankim Chandra Chatterjee s novel Durgeshnandini 1 Durgeshnandini is a romantic novel based partly on history and partly on hearsay The story centres around the attack and occupation of Gar Mandaran stronghold of Raja Birendra Singh linked to the Bishnupur Raj by the Pathans who were then entrenched in Odisha The Mughal general Man Singh s son Jagat Singh was despatched to keep the Pathans at bay Jagat Singh fell in love with Tilottama the beautiful daughter of Raja Birendra Singh The Pathans captured the fort killed Raja Birendra Singh and held Jagat Singh and Tilottama but a fatal attack on the Pathan general Kotlu Khan turned things around 2 Durgeshnandini published in 1865 took the literary world by storm and was considered an epoch making novel It went through 13 editions during Bankim Chandra s life time 2 Geography Edit Interactive fullscreen map Cities and towns in Arambagh subdivision in Hooghly districtM municipal city town R rural urban centre H historical religious centreOwing to space constraints in the small map the actual locations in a larger map may vary slightly Area overview Edit The Arambagh subdivision presented in the map alongside is divided into two physiographic parts the Dwarakeswar River being the dividing line The western part is upland and rocky it is extension of the terrain of neighbouring Bankura district The eastern part is flat alluvial plain area The railways the roads and flood control measures have had an impact on the area 3 The area is overwhelmingly rural with 94 77 of the population living in rural areas and 5 23 of the population living in urban areas 4 Note The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the subdivision All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map Location Edit Gar Manadaran is located at 22 52 29 N 87 39 57 E 22 874799 N 87 665972 E 22 874799 87 665972 History EditAround the time when Bakhtiyar Khilji 1204 1206 came to Bengal the region was divided into five parts Rarh Bagri Vanga Barendra and Mithila Vanga was further subdivided into three parts Lakhanabati Subarnagram and Saptagram The fort of Mandaran was under the control of Gajapati Kapilendra Deva of Odisha but was lost to Bengal Sultan later The ruler of the then Bengal Hussain Saha was surrounded by forces of Gajapati Prataprudra Deva in this fort when he was chased down by Odia forces just after his raid into Odisha When the frontiers of Bengal were expanded during Mughal rule there were three prominent administrative zones in the Saptagram area Sirkar Satgaon Sirkar Selimabad and Sirkar Mandaran 5 6 The tomb of warrior Shah Ismail Ghazi is situated in the mound of Gar Mandaran 7 Demographics EditAccording to the 2011 Census of India Gar Mandaran had a total population of 6 264 of which 3 242 52 were males and 3 022 48 were females Population in the age range 0 6 years was 734 The total number of literate persons in Gar Mandaran was 4 100 74 14 of the population over 6 years 8 Transport EditGar Mandaran is on Kamarpukur Gar Mandaran Kajla road 9 It is 2 km from Kamarpukur Education EditGar Mandaran High School is a Bengali medium co educational institution It was established in 1944 10 References Edit Banking on history religion to attract tourists in Hooghly The Hindu 26 September 2011 Retrieved 24 June 2017 a b Bose S K 1974 Builders of Modern India Bankim Chandra Chattejee Visions of the Past Publications Division Government of India ISBN 9788123022697 Retrieved 24 June 2017 District Census Handbook Hugli Series 20 Part XIIA PDF Physiography Page 17 19 Directorate of Census Operations West Bengal 2011 Retrieved 25 September 2020 District Statistical Handbook 2014 Hooghly Table 2 2 2 4 a Department of Planning and Statistics Government of West Bengal Retrieved 25 September 2020 Patree Purnendu 1995 First published 1979 Purano Kolkatar Kathachitra in Bengali Dey s Publishing pp 65 71 ISBN 81 7079 751 9 Chattopadhyay Rupendra Kumar 19 January 2018 The Archaeology of Coastal Bengal Oxford University Press ISBN 978 0 19 909180 5 CENSUS 1961 DISTRICT CENSUS HANDBOOK PLACES OF TOURISTS INTEREST PDF Retrieved 13 October 2021 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint url status link 2011 Census Primary Census Abstract Data Tables West Bengal District wise Registrar General and Census Commissioner India Retrieved 20 June 2017 Google maps Gar Mandaran High School ICBSE Retrieved 24 June 2017 External links Edit Media related to Garh Mandaran at Wikimedia Commons Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Gar Mandaran amp oldid 1068497890, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
