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Memories of Indigo Rebellion is a monograph that delves into the layered legacy of the Indigo Rebellion (1859–62), one of colonial Bengal’s most significant uprisings against imperial exploitation. Syed Jamil Ahmed weaves together rigorous ethnographic research from 14 districts in Bangladesh, archival analysis, and memory studies to explore how this pivotal event is remembered, forgotten, or transformed within local communities. Through the ruins of nil kuthis, oral histories, and cultural artifacts, Ahmed examines the rebellion's impact on collective cultural identity. The book also explores the erasure of the Indigo Rebellion from public consciousness, and its reinterpretation in the socio-political narratives of postcolonial Bangladesh. A vital contribution to the fields of history, sociology, and memory studies, Memories of Indigo Rebellion invites scholars and readers alike to reconsider the politics of remembrance in shaping national and cultural identities.
Syed Jamil Ahmed
Syed Jamil Ahmed is the Chair of the Department of Theatre and Performance Studies and the Artistic Director of Spardha: Independent Theatre Collective. He served as the Director General of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy from September 2024 to February 2025. A graduate of the National School of Drama, India, he earned his MA from the University of Warwick and his PhD from the University of Dhaka. Ahmed has published several books and over sixty academic articles on theatre, applied theatre, and cultural studies. He is also an acclaimed theatre director and scenographer with numerous productions in Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and the US. His works often blend traditional Bengali theatre with innovative narrative techniques.
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