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- ↑ Amiya P. Sen (28 February 2001). Hindu Revivalism in Bengal, 1872–1905: Some Essays in Interpretation. OUP India. pp. 102–. ISBN 978-0-19-908770-9.
- ↑ S. K. BOSE (5 June 2015). BANKIM CHANDRA CHATTERJI. Publications Division Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. pp. 31–. ISBN 978-81-230-2269-7.
