Palashir Sharajantra O Sekaler Samaj by Rajat Kanta Ray [Hardcover]

The debate over the Battle of Plassey and the conspiracies surrounding it remains unresolved to this day. Why did the British conspire to overthrow the throne of Murshidabad? Was it purely for imperial expansion, or was there a deeper motive? Besides well-known figures like Mir Jafar and Rai Durlabh, who else was involved in the conspiracy, and why? How was the network of betrayal formed? These questions lie at the very foundation of political upheaval.

This book attempts to uncover the true answers to these questions by analyzing contemporary historical documents. Historian Rajat Kanta Ray examines the conspiracy within a broader social context, focusing on 18th-century Bengali society, culture, and literature. He delves into the intricate web of conspiracies, revealing surprising connections. Notable figures in this historical drama include Raja Krishnachandra and court jester Gopal Bhand, Rani Bhabani and her widowed daughter Tarasundari, as well as the mystic poet Ramprasad and his rival Aju Gosain.

This book uncovers fascinating new historical details. While history is not a detective novel, unraveling a conspiracy often requires a historian to act like a detective. In this regard, the book stands as a remarkable and praiseworthy example of historical investigation.