Rampran Gupta

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Rampran Gupta (1869 – 13 September 1927) was a Bengali historian and author known for his works on Islamic history.

Early life[edit | edit source]

Gupta was born in 1869 in Kedarpur village, Tangail district in the British India.[1] He studied at Dinajpur Zila School and Ripon Collegiate School in Kolkata. He wrote article in Sukatha Magazine of Cooch Behar in student life. He worked in Dinajpur District Collectorate as an accountant and clerk. Gupta became the Honorary magistrate of Tangail sub-division in 1903. He was an active member of Bangiya Sahitya Parishad and Brahmo Samaj, presided in Dhaka Bangiya Sahitya Sammelan in 1918. He wrote number of articles on Islamic history and ancient India. His works were published in Sahitya, Bharati, Prabasi, Arati and Nabanur Magazines.[2] Famous essayist and writer Manoranjan Gupta was the youngest son of Rampran Gupta.[3]

Works[edit | edit source]

  • Hazrat Mohammad[4]
  • Mughal Bangsha[5]
  • Bharat Lalana[6]
  • Prachin Rajmala[7]
  • Brato Mala[8]
  • Banglar Itihas (Riyaj-Us-Salatin) (translated)[9][10]
  • Prachin Bharat[11]

Legacy[edit | edit source]

Rampran Gupta left a lasting impact on Bengali literature and historical scholarship, particularly through his extensive writings on Islamic history and ancient India. His involvement with literary and cultural organizations, such as the Bangiya Sahitya Parishad and Brahmo Samaj, further solidified his influence.[12] Serving as president of the Dhaka Bangiya Sahitya Sammelan in 1918, Gupta played a crucial role in promoting Bengali literature and fostering a sense of cultural identity among Bengalis during a time of political and social change. He also translated some books to Bengali.[13] Gupta's legacy is also preserved through the Rampran Gupta Prize, established by the Bangiya Sahitya Parishad in his memory[14], this prize is awarded to individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the literary field, reflecting Gupta’s own commitment to literature and scholarship. The recognition of his work through this award ensures that his contributions to Bengali culture and history continue to be honored and remembered.[15]

External link[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Division, Bangladesh Ministry of Cabinet Affairs Establishment (1983). Bangladesh District Gazetteers: Tangail. Bangladesh Government Press.
  2. ↑ Vol - I, Subodh C. Sengupta & Anjali Basu (2002). Sansad Bangali Charitavidhan (Bengali). Kolkata: Sahitya Sansad. p. 486. ISBN 81-85626-65-0.
  3. ↑ Contemporary Indian Literature. S.L. Shastry. 1964. p. 9. Gupta breathed his last on 8th September. He was the youngest son of the famous historian Rampran Gupta of the last century . {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)
  4. ↑ Das, Sisir Kumar (1991). A History of Indian Literature: Western impact: Indian response, 1800-1910. Sahitya Akademi. p. 261. ISBN 978-81-7201-006-5. Rampran Gupta's Bengali biography of the prophet Hazrat Muhammad ( 1904 )
  5. ↑ Gupta, Ram Pran. "Mogal Bangsha". Retrieved August 5, 2018.
  6. ↑ Gupta, Rampran (1916). Bharat Lalana ভারত ললনা. Purnchandra Ghosh, Dhaka.
  7. ↑ Ram Pran Gupta. "Prachin rajmala". Retrieved August 5, 2018.
  8. ↑ "Internet Archive Search: creator:"GUPTA, RAMPRAN"". archive.org. Retrieved 2019-11-13.
  9. ↑ "Sree Rampran Gupta – Sopan". Retrieved 2024-08-17. Riyaj-Us-Salatin in the history of Bengal written in Fersi language. It was written in the year 1788 by Golam Husen Solim. It was translated and edited by Sree Rampran Gupta (1869-1927). This book is considered as an important book about the history of Bengal.
  10. ↑ "A Comprehensive History of Modern Bengal, 1700-1950 9389901952, 9789389901955". dokumen.pub. Retrieved 2024-08-17. The Riaz-us-Salatin was translated by Rampran Gupta (1905)....
  11. ↑ "Books in Bengali". Indian Literature. 1 (2): 151–171. 1958. ISSN 0019-5804. Prachin Bharat, Rampran Gupta, 1914.
  12. ↑ "Dinajpur Zila School Facts for Kids". kids.kiddle.co. Kiddle Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2024-08-17. Rampran Gupta, historian, author and leader of Brahma Samaj
  13. ↑ Chakrabarti, Dr. Satyabrata. Journal of the Asiatic Society, Vol. LX No.1, 2018 (PDF). p. 107. ... the Riaz-us-salatin was translated by Rampran Gupta (1905)..
  14. ↑ Mozammel, Md Muktadir Arif (2012). "Vangiya Sahitya Parishad". In Islam, Sirajul; Jamal, Ahmed A. (eds.). Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.
  15. ↑ Datta, Amaresh (1987). Encyclopaedia of Indian Literature: A-Devo. Sahitya Akademi. ISBN 9788126018031.
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