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The document discusses the contributions of Indian builders of the church in Bengal between 1800 and 1880, focusing on figures like Krishna Pal and Lal Behari Dey. It highlights the evolution of attitudes towards native agents in missionary work, emphasizing their socio-economic backgrounds, challenges faced, and the impact they had on the growth of Christianity in India. The paper critiques the historical narratives surrounding these individuals and explores themes of social mobility, conversion experiences, and the complexities of missionary strategies in a colonial context.

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What is the original name of Lal Behari Dey?

He was born Kala Gopal Dey [his name was changed to Lal Behari later on] on 18 December 1824 to a poor banker caste family at Talpur in the Burdwan district.

Did Lal Behari Dey write in English?

Lal Behari Dey was a Bengali Indian. He was journalist and converted to Christianity. After his conversion he became a missionary. He wrote profoundly in English and edited several magazines.

What books did Lal Behari Dey write?

In 1874 his Govinda Samanta won the prize of Rs 500 offered by Baboo Joy Kissen Mookerjea of Uttarpara, one of the most enlightened zamindars in Bengal, for the best novel, written either in Bengali or in English, illustrating the Social and Domestic Life of the Rural Population and Working Classes of Bengal.

What is Lal Behari Dey known for?

Lalbehari Dey was known for his profound knowledge of the English language and literature. During his work at Burdwan he saw rural life closely and this experience was drawn upon to Bengal Peasant Life (1874).

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