This dissertation presents a meticulous historical and geographical analysis of the Naldanga Raj dynasty of undivided Bengal, focusing on its most illustrious ruler, Raja Bahadur Pramatha Bhushan Deb Ray (1858–1941). The research, conducted under the Oxford Historical Research Standard, evaluates the Naldanga estate not merely as a localized zamindari but as an integral component of the ancient state of "Banga". Key Highlights of the Research: Archival Evidence: Utilizes documentary evidence from the British Museum, India Office Records (IOR), and regional Collectorate archives. Social Reform: Documents the Raja's courageous role as a "champion of widow-marriage" and his patronage of modern education, including the founding of the Naldanga Bhusan Pilot Secondary School. Industrial Contribution: Highlights his historic investment in the Mohini Mills alongside Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore during the Swadeshi movement. Imperial Recognition: Covers his attendance at the 1911 Delhi Durbar and the subsequent bestowal of the title "Raja Bahadur" in 1913. The researcher, Md Imdadul Haque Sohag, emphasizes the urgent need for the preservation of this endangered heritage.
Md Imdadul Haque Sohag (2026) studied this question.