Murshidabad Shaharwali Literature

Shaharwali society of Murshidabad is an educated society and a huge amount of literature is created by, for, and about them. The oldest script I found is by a Jain saint who wrote a Gazhal about cities in Murshidabad. It is an 18th-century literature. " Pratap Singh Raso" is another old scripture by a Jain monk depicting the life of Sri Pratap Singh Dugar, a Shaharwali who organized a Paidal Sangh to Palitana in the 19th century (Reached Palitana in 1826).

Rai Bahadur Dhanpat Singh Dugar was a pioneer in publishing Jain Agam. Singhi Granthmala (Publication series) by Dalchand Bahadur Singh Singhi is renowned for their literary value. Babu Puran Chand Nahar was a well-known historian who collected and published Jain inscriptions. Similarly, Puran Chand Samsukha also wrote several books. Mr. Bothra wrote Stavan Chouveesi. "Glimpses of Bengal" published in 1905 refers to the life stories of several Shaharwali personalities including two from the Nahar family.

Jain Sadhus and Yatis created texts in Azimganj, Jiaganj, Baluchar, and Mahimapur, Murshidabad. Shaharwali society patronized these creations. Yati Ramriddhisar, author of several Jain and medical books, was also born in Murshidabad. Renowned publisher Tata Sons published Mr. Pradip Kothari's book on philately. Shaharwali Cook Book by Murshidabad Heritage Development Society is the latest addition to the publications.

I recently found a book named "A MONOGRAPH: THE DUDHORIA RAJ FAMILY
OF AZIMGANJ", published in 1918. The book refers to the history of the Dudhoria family of Azimganj, as the name itself suggests clearly.

I heard that Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the first President of India, referred the Dugar family of Azimganj to several places. However, I have not yet seen those. If anyone has any references, please inform me.

I am in the process of collecting this literature and/ or references to it. Renowned Jain historian Dr. Shiva Prasad, Jain Research and Study Center, Jaipur has been helping me in this context. I request everyone to provide me with documents and references to literature related to the Shaharwali society and Murshidabad.

As you know, I have been writing this blog about the Shaharwali society of Murshidabad for the last five years. I am now motivated to write a book about the religion, history, culture, social structure, language, literature, etc. of the Jain society of Murshidabad. I would love to incorporate relevant information into this book. The names of the information providers will be mentioned at appropriate places.

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