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Raja Mahamanikya Ray

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Raja Mahamanikya Ray - The Hindu King of Mymensingh who defeated Isa Khan and Rescued Bhogbetal © মাহিষ্যক্ষত্রিয় | Mahishya Kshatriya Rājā Mahāmāṇikya Rāẏa was born to a Gaudiya Mahishya Kshatriya house in western Bengal. Raja Mahamanikya Ray was the progenitor of the Bhuiyan Mahishya Kshatriyas of Barantar. He arrived at Mymensingh from Rarh in the Royal Court of Raja Navaranga Ray's capital Bhogbetal, along with his Brahmin Gunakar Chakrabartti, two servants and two bodyguards. Raja Nabaranga Raya took him as a Prince of high descent with his own possessions, and settled him in own capital but as he decided to return his native land, Raja Nabaranga Ray offered him the Barantar province of his own kingdom and appointed him there as a King. After some days Isa Khan of Khizirpore attacked Mymensingh and in this battle the old King Nabaranga Ray lost his life out of treachery. Raja Mahamanikya Ray then took charge of the battle and gathered a big Hindu force against the
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Chandabheem Amarketu Jana

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𖤓 𝐌𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢 𝐆𝐚𝐣𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐚 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐛𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐚 𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐮 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐚 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐚, was the 25th descendant of the Mahishya Kshatriya Gajendra Deva (Jana) line by birth. After conquering victory in several pitched battles, the Commander Amarketu proved his prowess by using his own power to lay down the trunk of a drunken elephant on the Royal Court. The King appeased Amarketu by honouring him with a honorary garland, gold coins and gave him the title of 'Chaṇḍabhīma' after witnessing his extraordinary powers.  Under the command of Senapati Chandabheema Amaraketu, 50000 infantry, 2000 Cavalry, 500 elephants and many matchlokmen were appointed. Due to the power of Amarketu, Medinipur was not only extremely powerful but also governed without disturbance. Amarketu's physical strength was so great that he - could kill a ferocious forest tiger with a blow of his fist, could single- handedly carry a stone weighing 15 mons (600 kgs), could fight
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Sri Ram in Bengali Heritage

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🔴 From Ramayana and Raghuvamsam it is known that Maharaja Raghu fought against the Kaivartas of Bengal and he incorporated Vanga into his empire. Also during the reign of King Dasharatha, Bengal is mentioned as a rich land.  🔴 The three main versions of Ramayana in India are:- Udichya Ramayana, Dakshini Ramayana and Gaudiya Ramayana. The earliest extant commentary on the Gaudiya Ramayana dates back to the Gupta Empire 🔴 In India, most versions Ramayana is written in Bengali language:- 25 types 🔴 A vernacular version of the Ramayana written in Bengal in the sixth century is found 🔴 "Ramcharit" Ramayana was composed by Gaud Avinanda in the court of Gaudeshvara Devpala in the 9th century AD 🔴 During the 10th century in Pala rule, Murari Misra composed the poetic play "Anargha Raghava" which was staged in the Jagannath temple at Puri. 🔴 Sandhyakar Nandi composed his famous "Ramcharita" in the 11th century in the court of Gaudeshwar Rampal.
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Menahati - Ramrup Ghosh - The Great General of Bhushana

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🐘 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐢 - Ramrup Ghosh, the Chief General of Maharaja Sitaram Ray was honoured with the name 'Mēnāhāti' (মেনাহাতি/मेनाहाथी) for killing an elephant single handedly. He killed Mughal General Turab Khan in Battle of Kalikapur.  🎨 Priyam Dey One day Ramrup Ghosh was eating in the dining hall of the Bhushana Royal Palace during Dol yatra, when a mad elephant of Maharaja Sitaram Ray came running and spoiled his food. The elephant's name was Mena. Ramrup got very angry with the elephant for spoiling his food and beat it to death with an iron rod. Ramrup's 7 ft tall giant like broad dark complexion body was smeared with fresh red blood of the big elephant.  The news reached the Rajasabha of Maharaja Sitaram. Ramrup was brought before Raja Sitaram by his armies. Impressed by Ramrup's might and valour, Raja Sitaram named him "Menahati" after the elephant for his bravery and strength and appointed him as the head of the Bhushana Rajasena.  J
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Bengali Fashion Lifestyle During Gangaridai Civilization

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A masterpiece antique to describe about ancient Bengali fashion & lifestyle during Gangaridai civilization.  Gangaridai Plaque with a Royal Family, Chandraketugarh, West Bengal, 1st century BCE.  Source: The MetArt... https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/38575 This family scene and the touching intimacy that permeates it are unusual in Indian terracotta. With his left hand, the man, seated on a chair, holds the back of his wife's head: she stands before him and gently caresses his knees. The Gangaridae Men wore leftward leaning peaked turbans.  A small figure, thought the couple's son, is shown seated, besides a dog he holds by its leash, in the foreground. Two ducks appear at the lower left while at the far right, fragments of a monkey, climbing the leg of the chair, can be seen. However the interesting part is the "Wrong" depiction of the woman's palm on the man's knee... Is it intentional??? or a "mistake"???  Also see t
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Mahanavika Buddhagupta - The Bengali Merchant turn Monarch who Established Hindu Kingdom in Malaysia

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We all are aware of the story of the conquest of Sri Lanka and the establishment of the Sinhalese kingdom with the 700 boats of prince Vijaya Singha of the Simhapura kingdom of Bengal. Especially in several countries of South and Southeast Asia, there are many traces of the ancient Bengali raids and colonization or establishment of independent kingdoms. In fact, Aryanism and Hindu civilization entered countries like Vietnam, Malaysia, Cambodia, Indonesia through the arrival and colonization of the Bengalis. The influence of which can be seen in the continuous influence of Gaudiya style in the temple-architecture of the respective countries.  Bengali architects are the builders of several large temples like Onkarnath (Ankorvat), the world's largest temple, or Barbudhar (Borobudur) temple. So the poet Satyendranath Dutta proudly said - “শ্যাম কম্বোজে ওঁঙ্কারধাম মোদেরই প্রাচীন কীর্ত্তি।”. Vijaya Singha established a kingdom in Sri Lanka, while Lak-Lam (Lakshmanam), the ruler of the Na
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Dakat Benimadhav Ray - The Pandit who offered Bali of Pathans in front of Yavanamardini Kali

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Dakat Benimadhav Ray - Pandit who offered Bali of Pathans in front of Yavanamardini Kali Dakat Benimadhav Ray, portrait by Sumanto Pal In the 16th century, in Bengal Dakat Benimadhav Ray and his bandit gang stood as a terror for the Afghans in eastern India. Pandit Dakat's army used to capture the Pathans on the night of Amavasya and offer narabali in front of Maa Yavanmardini Kali. Pandit Dakat Benimadhav Ray offering sacrificed head of Pathans to his ishtadevi Maa Yavanamardini Kali, Chalanbeel, Bengal, 16th Century.  Pandit Benimadhav Ray was a resident of Tarash Chalan-Bil in the Rajshahi kingdom of Bengal. In his early life, he was a scholar Varendra Brahmin Pandit and Sanskrit Acharya. In that era Pathans used to demolish temples & murtis and forced to stop puja of Hindus. In view of the chaotic situation in society, Banimadhav decided to sharpen his sword to protect Dharma. He was a skilled swordsman possessing a unique Khadga, and he used to off
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