East Bardhaman's Indigo Factory: A Haunting Reminder of Colonial Atrocities

• An indigo factory in Kumor Para, Memari, East Bardhaman, stands in ruins, a stark reminder of the indigo planters' atrocities.
• During British East India Company rule, indigo factories were centers of unspeakable torture for local farmers.
• The Indigo Rebellion of 1859, fueled by farmer resistance, led to the closure of these factories.
• Regional history researcher Shyamsundar Bera notes that Carol Sahib built an indigo factory in Kalna in 1778, with many others across East Bardhaman and Birbhum.
• The ruins, with their large cisterns and tunnels, serve as a historical witness to the dark chapter of indigo cultivation, urging preservation for future generations.