Kolkata Kasikhana

Most people remain unaware of the true history of the 1946 riots, and the role of Shri Gopal Chandra Mukhopadhyay, popularly known as Gopal Pantha, is shrouded in mystery. Despite the enduring curiosity surrounding the infamous "Great Calcutta Killing," accurate information has been deliberately concealed, leaving behind a maze of rumors and hearsay. To uncover these hidden truths, the novel Kolkata Koshaikhana emerges as a compelling narrative. It delves into pressing questions: Who was truly responsible for the 1946 riots—Hindus or Muslims? Why did the Lalbazar police system collapse for several days? How and where was the plan to blow up the Howrah Bridge with dynamite conceived? Who plotted the assassination of then-Calcutta administrator Suhrawardy? What roles did Nehru and Gandhi play during this crisis? What did Jinnah declare in his assembly speech? Who entered the mosques in August? How did the rioters launch their attack on Calcutta? And above all, who was Gopal Pantha—the nearly forgotten figure from history? Written by author Sourav Chakraborty based on verified facts, Kolkata Koshaikhana is not just a novel but a living document of history.