It takes the average reader 3 hours and 34 minutes to read The Chieftain’s Daughter by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
Inspired by the historical romances of Sir Walter Scott, Bankim Chandra’s first Bengali novel is a story of love set amidst the war between the Pathans and the Mughal emperor Akbar in the sixteenth century. Dashing young Jagat is sent by his father, Mughal general Mansingh, to quell the Pathan uprising in Bengal. There he falls in love with Tilottama, the alluring daughter of the chieftain Birendra Singh only to discover – too late – the bitter rivalry between their two families. Stirring and colourful, The Chieftain’s Daughter created a sensation among Bengali readers with its vigorous storytelling and its bold portrayal of romantic love.
The Chieftain’s Daughter by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay is 208 pages long, and a total of 53,664 words.
This makes it 70% the length of the average book. It also has 66% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 53 minutes to read The Chieftain’s Daughter aloud.
The Chieftain’s Daughter is suitable for students ages 12 and up.
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