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The Royal Bengal Mystery
Secrets Unveiled in the Shadows of Bengal
by Satyajit RayDetective FictionMystery
Royal Bengal Rahasya (রয়েল বেঙ্গল রহস্য)
Originally in Bengali1974
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About This Book
A cryptic puzzle kicks off Feluda's latest adventure, drawing him and his companions deep into the mysterious forests bordering Bhutan. As the heat of Calcutta gives way to intrigue, the line between fact and fiction blurs, promising twists and secrets at every turn. Dive into a tale where every clue could mean danger—and the truth is never quite what it seems.
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Satyajit Ray
1921–1992
Satyajit Ray (1921–1992) was an influential Indian filmmaker, writer, and illustrator, born in Calcutta (now Kolkata), West Bengal. He was educated at Presidency College and later at Visva-Bharati University in Santiniketan. Ray began his professional life as a commercial artist before moving into filmmaking, where he achieved international acclaim with films such as 'Pather Panchali.' Alongside his cinematic career, Ray made significant contributions to Bengali literature, particularly in the genre of detective and science fiction. His multifaceted talents extended to illustration, music composition, and magazine editing, making him a towering figure in twentieth-century Indian culture.
Places and Terms in this Book
Calcutta— Now called Kolkata, it is the capital of West Bengal and the starting point of the story.
Sinha-Roy— Sinha-Roy refers to the prominent family in the story, whose history and secrets are central to the plot. The Sinha-Roys are known for their heritage and the Sinha-Roy Palace.
Kalbuni— A forest near Laxmanbari, once known for its tigers.
Assam— A state in northeastern India, also mentioned as a possible residence of Mahitosh Sinha-Roy.
Orissa— Now called Odisha, a state in eastern India, mentioned as a possible residence of Mahitosh Sinha-Roy.
Yudhisthir— A major character from the Indian epic Mahabharata, known for his righteousness; his chariot's wheels not touching the ground is a famous mythological motif.
Vocabulary
Babu— A respectful term of address for men in Bengal, often used after a name.
shikari— A shikari is a hunter, especially one who hunts big game in India; the plural form 'shikaris' refers to multiple hunters, often featured in the context of tiger hunting.
peepul tree— The peepul tree (Ficus religiosa) is a sacred fig tree commonly found in India, often associated with religious and cultural significance and serving as a landmark in the story.
pug mark— A pug mark is the footprint or track of an animal, especially a tiger, with 'pug marks' being the plural form commonly used in Indian English.
shikar— The act of hunting, especially big game, in the Indian subcontinent.
machaan— A raised platform or cot, often used in India for hunting or as a lookout in forests.
