The novel is based on establishment of a newtown in Lower Assam, Abhayapuri during 1898-1902 by a Queen of Bijni Princely State.However, the novel does not claim any authenticity of facts and materials from history. Allthe characters are fictitiou...
The novel is based on establishment of a newtown in Lower Assam, Abhayapuri during 1898-1902 by a Queen of Bijni Princely State.However, the novel does not claim any authenticity of facts and materials from history. Allthe characters are fictitious except the names of kings and queens. The protagonist, BanamaliDas of the novel was a common youth of Bijni princely state who lived during the regime ofQueen Abhayeshwari, the founder of the present Abhayapuri township. He worked initiallyas a labourer in the construction works of the roads within the township and rose to the postof personal adviser of the Benevolent Queen. The character of Banamali and his family arenon-existent and if however, anyone finds any similarity of any living or dead person(s) withthe character of Banamali, it is a mere coincidence only.