Historical and Literary Significance of Udaipur: The Dream City of Rabindranath Tagore
Ratnadeep Roy, Research Scholar, Rabindra Sangeet Dance and Drama Department, Sangeet Bhavan, Visva Bharati Abstract: Agartala, the current capital of Tripura, was not always the centre of power and cultural significance in the region. Before Agartala, the ancient city of Udaipur held the capital status for approximately 1200 years. Originally named Rangamati, Udaipur is renowned for its rich history, temples, and lakes, and is closely associated with the literary works of the Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore. Despite never physically visiting Udaipur, Rabindranath Tagore intricately wove the city into the fabric of his literary creations. His novels, such as ‘Rajarshi’ and the play ‘Bisarjan,’ draw inspiration from various events during the reign of Maharaja Govinda Manikya. Tagore’s connection with Udaipur was facilitated by Colonel Mahim Tagore, whose family shared strong ties with the royal family of Tripura. Through discussions with Colonel Mahim Tagore and Kailash Chandra Singh, who had firsthand knowledge of Tripura’s history, Rabindranath gathered Read More …