Nil Durpan, the Indigo Planters’ Mirror: A Drama (1862)

Nil Durpan, also known as The Indigo Planters' Mirror, is a drama written by Dinabandhu Mitra in 1862. The play is set in Bengal during the mid-19th century and revolves around the exploitation of indigo farmers by British planters. The story follows the life of a farmer named Gobardhan, who is forced to grow indigo on his land by a British planter named Harry Lindsay. The play highlights the oppression and cruelty faced by the farmers at the hands of the British planters and their agents, who use various tactics to force the farmers to grow indigo, including physical violence and economic coercion. The play also focuses on the social and economic conditions of the time, including the caste system and the role of women in society. It highlights the struggles of the lower castes and the plight of women who are often oppressed and marginalized. The play is a powerful critique of the British colonial system and its impact on the lives of the Indian people. Overall, Nil Durpan is a significant work of Indian literature that sheds light on the social and economic conditions of the time and highlights the struggles of the Indian people under British colonial rule. The play has been widely acclaimed for its powerful message and its contribution to the Indian nationalist movement.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.