| Language | English |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10 | 0143425684 |
| ISBN-13 | 9780143425687 |
| No of pages | 188 |
| Font Size | Medium |
| Book Publisher | Penguin Random House India |
| Published Date | 06 Sep 2016 |
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| Language | English |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10 | 0143425684 |
| ISBN-13 | 9780143425687 |
| No of pages | 188 |
| Font Size | Medium |
| Book Publisher | Penguin Random House India |
| Published Date | 06 Sep 2016 |
Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay (1838-94) was the pre-eminent Bengali novelist of his day and is considered the father of the modern Indian novel. He was one of the first graduates of Calcutta University and had an extremely successful career as a district magistrate in the Indian Civil Service. He also wrote the country’s national song, ‘Bande Mataram’.
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Inspired by the historical romances of Sir Walter Scott, Bankim Chandra’s first Bengali novel is a story of love set amidst the war between the Pathans and the Mughal emperor Akbar in the sixteenth century. Dashing young Jagat is sent by his father, Mughal general Mansingh, to quell the Pathan uprising in Bengal. There he falls in love with Tilottama, the alluring daughter of the chieftain Birendra Singh only to discover – too late – the bitter rivalry between their two families.
Stirring and colourful, The Chieftain’s Daughter created a sensation among Bengali readers with its vigorous storytelling and its bold portrayal of romantic love.