Varendra Research Society

Varendra Research Society
Formation 1910
Type NGO
Purpose Promotion of studies and research into the History of Bengal
Headquarters Rajshahi, Bangladesh
Region served
Bengal
Bangladesh
West Bengal, India

Varendra Research Society (1910–1963) was established in Rajshahi in 1910 for the promotion of studies and research into the History of Bengal in general, and in particular of the Varendra area[1]

History

Some of the leading and enlightened citizens of Rajshahi felt the necessity and justification of establishing such an institution that would explore the precious past of this region. Henceforth, The Varendra Research Society was established in 1910, and the founder of the Society Kumar Sarat Kumar Ray, the scion of Dighapatiya Royal family accompanied by Aksaya Kumar Maitreya, a leading lawyer and renowned historian; Ramaprasad Chanda, a reputed scholar in history, art and archeology[2]

Organization

Founding directors

Major contributions

Organization

The Varendra Research Museum was founded with a standing tribute to the princely generosity of Kumar Sarat Kumar Ray as a president; the great scholarship of Aksaya Kumar Maitreya as a Director; Ramaprasad Chanda, as an honorary Secretary.

Publications

The society published...

Archaeological excavations

Notes

    References

    1. Chowdhury, Saifuddin (2012). "Varendra Research Society". In Islam, Sirajul; Jamal, Ahmed A. Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.
    2. "History of the Varendra Research Museum". Rajshahi University. Retrieved 29 July 2011.
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