Volume-XII, Issue-II, March 2026 |
কবি বীরচন্দ্র মাণিক্য: ত্রিপুরা রাজতন্ত্রে, দরবারী সাহিত্যধারায় উজ্জ্বল নক্ষত্র ড. বর্ণালী ভৌমিক ঘোষ, সহযোগী অধ্যাপিকা এবং বাংলা বিভাগীয় প্রধান, বীর বিক্রম মেমোরিয়াল কলেজ, আগরতলা, ত্রিপুরা, ভারত |
Received: 12.03.2026 | Accepted: 13.03.2026 | Published Online: 31.03.2026 | Page No: | ||||
DOI: 10.29032/ijhsss.vol.12.issue.02W. | |||||||
Poet Bir Chandra Manikya: A Bright Star in the Courtly Literary Tradition of the Tripura Monarchy Dr. Barnali Bhowmick, Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Bengali, Bir Bikram Memorial College, Agartala, Tripura, India | ||
ABSTRACT | ||
This article examines the literary contributions of Maharaja Bir Chandra Manikya within the framework of Tripura’s courtly literary tradition, highlighting his dual identity as both ruler and poet. Situating his works within the broader historical and cultural context of the Manikya dynasty, the study underscores how Bengali emerged as the primary medium of court literature in Tripura, influenced by neighboring Bengal. Bir Chandra’s poetic oeuvre—particularly Jhulan, Hori, Prem Marichika, Uchchhas, Akalkusum, and Sohag—reflects a rich confluence of Vaishnava devotional philosophy, lyrical expression, and royal aesthetic sensibility. The analysis reveals that his early compositions, especially Jhulan and Hori, are deeply rooted in Vaishnava bhakti traditions, centering on Radha-Krishna devotion, divine love, and spiritual liberation. These works demonstrate refined musicality, ornate diction, and vivid imagery characteristic of courtly literature. Simultaneously, his later poetic works express intense personal grief and romantic introspection, particularly shaped by the loss of his first queen, thereby aligning his poetry with the emotive depth of Bengali lyrical traditions. The article further explores the synthesis of personal emotion and royal consciousness in his writings, where themes of love, loss, devotion, and aesthetic beauty intersect. It argues that Bir Chandra Manikya’s literary output not only enriched Tripura’s cultural heritage but also contributed significantly to the evolution of Bengali court literature. Ultimately, his works stand as enduring documents of both individual sensibility and the socio-cultural ethos of Tripura’s राजदरबार, embodying a unique blend of spirituality, artistry, and royal patronage. | ||
Keywords: Bir Chandra Manikya, Courtly Literature, Vaishnavism, Bengali Poetry, Tripura Cultural History |