In addition to the prevalent babu culture during that period, the lower-class denizens, including street feriola (hawkers), prostitutes, kabyals, panchalikars, as well as song and yatra singers-actors, exhibited a distinct culture. Sumanta Bandyopadhyay, in this valuable work, has meticulously collected and analyzed extensive data from these alternative cultures of Bengal, providing valuable insights into their dynamics.

[Source: Anustup]