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Benoy Kumar Sarkar

Benoy Kumar Sarkar (1887–1949) was an Indian economist, sociologist and writer.

Also recorded as Binoy Kumar Sarkar

A photograph of sociologist Benoy Kumar (B.K.) Sarkar that appeared in the March-April 1917 issue of The Hindusthanee Student.

The Hindusthanee Student · Public domain

Biography

Born at Malda in 1887, died in Washington, D.C. in 1949.

Benoy Kumar Sarkar studied at Presidency University and Malda Zilla School. The recorded working language is English, German and French.

The field of work recorded is sociology and education.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Kolkata. Employment is recorded with University of Calcutta.

Works named in the authority record are The Positive Background of Hindu Sociology.

Benoy Kumar Sarkar statue, Malda BS Road

Benoy Kumar Sarkar statue, Malda BS Road

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  • Malda

    Birth place

  • Washington and D.C.

    Death place

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