Makers of Modern Orissa

Makers Of Modern Orissa (Contributions Of Some Leading Personalities Of Orissa In The 2nd half Of The 19th Century)

by J.K. Samal And P.K. Nayak


This work, drawn largely from Oriya sources, provides a much needed analysis of an important but often neglected topic. This is the first book that provides a comprehensive assessment of the many-sided contributions of Gourisankar Roy, Fakir Mohan Senapati, Radhanath Roy, Baikunthnath De and Maharaja Krushna Chandra Bhanj who were some of the foremost among the maker of modren Orissa. It explores the evolution of this area, its problems and triumphs, and studies the thought and deeds of these five towering personalities of orissa in the second half of 19th century. It provides an overall picture of the different aspects of 19th century orissa, social, political and cultural. The text is accessible to a broad readership and will be of service to students and scholars at all levels.


About The Author :-


Joy Krushna Samal was born in Balasore in 1943. He was awarded M.A., Ph.D. and D.Litt. degrees in History. He received career award from the University Grants Commission to work on the history of the Princely States of Orissa in 1983-1986. He worked as a Visiting Professor to the Tibilis University in U.S.S.R. in 1989. He was the President of Orissa History Congress and Vice-President of South Indian History Congress. He has delivered lectures at several universities in and outside India. He is Professor of History, Berhampur University, Orrisa. An eminent historian, his published works include: Orissa under British Crown: 1858-1905, History of Education in Orissa: 1905-1936, Administrative History of Orissa 1866-1912, Princely States of Orissa: 1905-1947, Economic History of Orissa: 1866-1912, History of Modern Orissa, and Agrarian History of Orissa under the British Rule. His edited works include Comprehensive History and Culture of Orissa in two volumes.

Pradip Kumar Nayak was born in Balasore in 1957. He obtained his Ph.D. degree from Berhampur University. He is Lecturer in History in Siddheswar Collage, Balasore. Currently he is engaged in post-doctoral research in Land Reforms and Social Changes in Orissa.