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The Chieftain's Daughter by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, Arunava Sinha is a work of fiction available to read on EtoBox.

What is The Chieftain's Daughter about?

Inspired by the historical romances of Sir Walter Scott, Bankim Chandra’s first Bengali novel is a story of love set amidst the war between the Pathans and the Mughal emperor Akbar in the sixteenth century. Dashing young Jagat is sent by his father, Mughal general Mansingh, to quell the Pathan uprising in Bengal. There he falls in love with Tilottama, the alluring daughter of the chieftain Birendra Singh only to discover – too late – the bitter rivalry between their two families. Stirring and colourful, The Chieftain’s Daughter created a sensation among Bengali readers with its vigorous storytelling and its bold portrayal of romantic love.

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It is typically read by readers looking for immersive, entertainment-first reading.

Common subject areas: fiction, literature, genre fiction.

Author
Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, Arunava Sinha
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Published
2016
Language
EN
ISBN
9788184002461
Category
work of fiction
Subjects
Poetry, American Poetry, Humanities

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