Neel Darpan: Context and Translation
Dinabandhu Mitra authored the significant Bengali play Neel Darpan (The Blue Mirror) in 1860. This play highlighted the severe oppression and exploitation faced by indigo farmers (planters) in Bengal under the British colonial rule. Its publication marked a critical moment in social and political commentary through literature.
English Translation of Neel Darpan
The play's powerful message and critique of the indigo cultivation system gained wider attention through its translation into English. The translation was undertaken by:
- Reverend James Long
Reverend James Long, a Christian missionary, played a crucial role in disseminating the play's content beyond Bengali readership, bringing the plight of the indigo farmers to a larger audience and contributing to the subsequent Indigo Revolt.
Important Questions from Modern India (Pre-Congress Phase)
Which colonial administrator made the following declaration about the partition of Bengal in 1904? “Bengal united is a power. Bengal divided will pull in different ways. That is perfectly true and one of the merits of the scheme”
The following six (6) items consist of two statements, Statement I and Statement II. Examine these two statements carefully and select the answer using the code given below.
Statement I: The government of India Act, 1935 introduced Dyarchy at the Centre.
Statement II: The provincial autonomy was granted to the Provinces.
Which one of the following crops was introduced by the Portuguese in India?
The place of English East India Company settlement in Madras was known as
Which one of the following statements about Bipin Chandra Pal is correct?
