In today's world, Chandradwip has become a topic of great relevance and interest. Whether due to its impact on society, its influence on popular culture or its importance in the professional field, Chandradwip is a topic that continues to generate debate and controversy. Throughout history, Chandradwip has been the subject of study and research, and its impact in different areas has not gone unnoticed. In this article, we will explore different aspects related to Chandradwip, from its origin and evolution to its relevance today. Additionally, we will discuss the importance of thoroughly understanding Chandradwip and its impact on our lives.
Chandradwip or Chandradvipa is a small region in Barisal District, Bangladesh. It was the early medieval name of Barisal.
The history of Chandradwip goes back to the era of Chandra Period.[citation needed]
Chandradwip was successively ruled by the Mauryas, Guptas and the Palas. Towards the end of the 10th century A.D., the Chandra Dynasty gave this region a "distinct political identity".[This quote needs a citation]
The prosperity of this kingdom reached its zenith during the time of Kandarpanarayan Ray. Many Chinese and European travelers left accounts about this kingdom. The earliest Chinese accounts describe this region as "a famous place for the worship of the Hindu-Buddha-Tantric deity Tara".[This quote needs a citation] The Temple of Tara was situated near the seashore. It was visible from the sea.[citation needed] According to Banglapedia, Chandragomin, the sixth-century grammarian, is assumed to have written his hymns on Tara here. In a manuscript of 1015 A.D., the Tara-Temple was mentioned.[1]
The Chandras were succeeded by the Deva Dynasty of Bikrampur. After a brief period of confusion, the Deva Dynasty occupied this region and established their capital at Kachua.[citation needed] They were followed by the Basu and Mitra Mazumdar families. Until the 18th century A.D., the Hindu rulers of Chandradwip were independent.[2] After that this kingdom became a zamindari, while the greater part of Chandradwip was named Bakerganj.[citation needed] The Chandradwip zamindari was auctioned off after the Permanent Settlement came into force in 1793.[1]
Raja Ramchandra Basu's successor, Kirtinarayan Basu, notably converted to Sunni Islam and founded the Baklai dynasty of Keora.[citation needed]
During the Mughal Period, this region came to be known as Bakla-Chandradwip.[1]
Rabindranath Tagore wrote Bou Thakuranir Haath, a book about the Basu Maharani of Chandradwip which was later filmed as Bou Thakuranir Haat.[citation needed]