Karatoya : North Bengal University journal of History, Vol. 16

Note from the Editor-in-Chief

On behalf of the Department of History, University of North Bengal, it is our privilege to present to the readers the Volume 16 (2023) of the Karatoya: North Bengal University Journal of History. The journal has incorporated the research papers from Ancient, Medieval, Modern Indian History and Contemporary History as well. The Volume 16 is being published after all the articles having been refereed and peer reviewed with the ISSN 2229-4880. The Karatoya: North Bengal University Journal of History.

The editors of the journal should not be judged for the facts stated, opinions expressed and conclusions reached in the articles. It is entirely the authors concern and the editors of the journal do not accept any responsibility for the same.

It is our solemn duty to express our gratitude to our Honorable Vice Chancellor, Registrar, Finance Officer for their generous concern on this 'Academic Endeavour'. We are thankful to our colleagues of the Department of History for their warm encouragement and necessary cooperation for publishing this journal.

We are also grateful to all the contributors for providing valuable research papers. Last but not least, the Officials and the Staffs of the North Bengal University Press deserve heartiest thanks for their cooperation in printing the journal within limited span of time.

VARUN KUMAR ROY

TAHITI SARKAR