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Balai Chandra Dutt
Balai Chandra Dutt (1923 – 2009), also known as B.C. Dutt or Balai Chand Dutt, was an Indian sailor who was a prominent figure in the 1946 Royal Indian Navy mutiny. He is remembered for his significant role in the naval mutiny, a pivotal event that contributed to India’s path toward independence. Early life and education Dutt was born in 1923 in a village near Burdwan, West Bengal. As a child, he showed a keen interest in history and literature. Instead of engaging in typical childhood activities, Dutt spent his time reading books on historical figures and Bengali literature. He was especially interested in the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji, one of India's most celebrated historical figures, and studied the works of renowned writers like Sarat Chandra Chatterjee, Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, and Rabindranath Tagore. His passion for history, particularly the Indian independence movement, shaped Dutt's emerging nationalist views. Joining the Royal Indian Navy Dutt joined the Ro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Burdwan
Bardhaman (, ), officially Bardhaman Sadar, is a city and municipality in the state of West Bengal, India. It is the headquarters of Purba Bardhaman district, having become a district capital during the period of British rule. Burdwan, an alternative name for the city, has remained in use since then. Etymology The history of Burdwan is known from about 5000 BC (the Mesolithic or Late Stone Age). The origin of this name dates back to the sixth century BCE and is ascribed to Vardhamāna or Mahāvīra (599-527 BCE), the 24th Tīrthāṅkara of Jainism, who spent some time in Astikagrama, according to the Jain scripture of Kalpa Sūtra. This place was renamed as ''Vardhamana'' in his honour. History The city owes its historical importance to being the headquarters of the Maharajas of Burdwan, the premier noblemen of lower Bengal, whose rent-roll was upwards of 300,000. Bardhaman Raj was founded in 1657 by Sangam Rai, of a Hindu Khatri family of Kotli in Lahore, Punjab, who ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
