-Prachurya Ghosh The emergence of the bhadralok—a Western-educated, upper-caste Hindu elite—in colonial Bengal represented a profound transformation in the region’s social, cultural, and political landscape. Originating primarily from Brahmin, Kayastha, and Baidya castes, this group rose to prominence under British colonial rule through access to English education, professional employment, and administrative authority. Initially associated with […]Read More
