Karatoya : North Bengal University journal of History, Vol. 15

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Editorials

We are delighted to present the fifteenth issue (March 2022) of Karatoya: North Bengal University Journal of History (ISSN 2229 4880) , a peer reviewed and refereed Journal for the readers of history.This volume incorporates the diverse arena of Indian history reflecting issues of the status of women, Colonial expansion in the Central Himalayas, growth and nature of nationalism, protests and dissents of the tribals, development of communication and print culture, colonial impact on communities, post-colonial problems of language, new economic policy and displacement as well as rehabilitation. This volume of the journal followed a blind–folded review process in accepting the articles keeping in view of the observations and suggestions provided by esteemed reviewers. We would like to express our gratitude to the esteemed reviewers whose insights and suggestions undoubtedly enriched the content of this volume. Furthermore, we extend our appreciation and thanks to all the contributors whose dedication and scholarly endeavours have brought forth significant areas of research in history, contributing immensely to the academic dialogue.

We convey our gratitude to the Honourable Vice Chancellor, University of North Bengal, The Registrar and The Finance Officer for their support in this academic endeavour. We are grateful for the cooperation and support from the colleagues of the Department of History in publishing this journal. A heartfelt thanks to Shubhrojyoti Kundu for designing the cover page of the journal. The unfailing cooperation and help of the officials and staffs of the North Bengal University Press is greatly remembered for publishing the journal within a short span of time.

 

Editors

Dr. Dahlia Bhattacharya (Editors)

Dr. Amrita Mondal, Ph.D. (Associate Editor)



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    Communication Revolution in an Enthusiastic Society: The Revamp of Postal Organisation and its Role in Nineteenth Century Bengal
    (University of North Bengal, 2022-03) Chowdhury, Chanchal
    In the eighteenth century, the communication networks in Bengal were archaic. The province of Bengal was a combination of its thousands of self-sufficient villages. Ordinary people could communicate only with those in their immediate vicinity. Postal communication was not intended for the general public. In the latter half of the nineteenth century, roadways were renovated and railways were introduced. The postal system of the country was thoroughly reformed, and its services were converted into cheaper, more efficient ones and made available to all. Under a hundred years of British rule, the ordinary people of Bengal became more enthusiastic about reading, writing, and communicating with others in distant places. To exchange information, emotions, ideas, and expectations with others, they sent letters in their millions through post offices. They also used the postal service to get printed books and newspapers. This tremendous change in the mental world and behavioural patterns of the Bengalis to expose them and know others by availing of the services of the post office can be called a communication revolution.