Ateet Tripurai Satidaha O Narabali (Sati System & Human Sacrifice in Ancient Tripura)

Exploring the Sati system and human sacrifice prevalent in ancient Tripura, this book was published in 2004. Publisher: Parul Prakashani; Price: Rs. 70/-; No. of pages: 88; Cover design: Swapan Nandi.

This book consists of four sections based on different topics namely - Sati system in ancient Tripura, elephants of Tripura in the light of history, a different Birchandra in Kailash Chandra's writing and human sacrifice in ancient Tripura. Sati system had been in vogue in Tripura since long. It was abolished in Tripura under the pressure of the British only after 60 years of its abolition in Bengal. The elephant related discussion can throw a light on the significance of elephants in the history of Tripura. This book uncovers some more information about the author of historical chronological work 'Rajmala', Kailash Chandra. The book also explores various aspects of human sacrifice that prevailed in many states including Tripura.

Newspaper Reports

Dainik Sambad, February 29, 2004, Agartala: "....Apart from the topic of elephants, three more articles have found place in this book.....Sati system in ancient Tripura, it gives an idea about its depth of existence, even extending upto the royal family....Pannalal Roy has tried to probe into the speculation of a rivalry between the then Maharaja and Kailash Chandra.....This book can be treated as a valuable source in the context of Tripura's history....."