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NES V3

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Title of the Monograph: The Atlantic Charter: The Significance of Koch King H.H. Maharaja Jagaddipendra Narayan Bhup Bahadur's Contribution to India's Freedom and the Allied Victory in World War II

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ASIN: B0HDKHQ2TL

Language: ‎ English

Text-to-Speech: ‎ Enabled

Volume: 3, Language: English

ISBN: 978-93-91413-83-5 (Paperback)

ISBN: 978-93-91413-84-2 (Electronic)

Date of publication: 15 August 2026

Location: Global (Multiple countries)

Publisher: The Native Tribe

URL: https://www.thenativetribe.org/book/nes/nes-v3

Author (s):

Ranjit Singha (Ph.D.)

Surjit Singha, Ph.D.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRELIMINARIES

Bio of the Authors

Book Overview

CHAPTER 1 (P 1-8)

Introduction

Background of the Study
Research Objectives
Research Questions
Scope and Significance
Methodology and Sources
Historiography and Literature Review

CHAPTER 2 (P 9-14)

The Koch Rajbongshi Dynasty: Historical Evolution and Political Legacy

Origins of the Koch Kingdom
The Rise of the Koch Dynasty
Maharaja Nara Narayan and Chilarai
Relations with the Mughal Empire and the British
Cooch Behar under British Paramountcy
Political and Cultural Contributions of the Koch Rajbongshi Dynasty

CHAPTER 3 (P 15-19)

Cooch Behar State and the Reign of H.H. Maharaja Jagaddipendra Narayan Bhup Bahadur

Early Life and Education
Coronation and Administration
Modernization of the State
Relations with the British Crown
Contributions to Indian Society
Political Leadership during World War II

CHAPTER 4 (P 20-25)

World War II and the Allied Powers

Causes of the Second World War
Formation of the Allied Powers
British India in the War
The Strategic Importance of the Indian Subcontinent
Contributions of Indian Princely States

CHAPTER 5 (P 26-31)

The Atlantic Charter and the Changing World Order

Background of the Atlantic Charter
The Eight Principles
Self-Determination and Colonialism
Impact on British Colonial Policy
Influence on India's Freedom Movement
Criticisms and Contradictions

CHAPTER 6 (P 32-36)

The Military Contributions of Maharaja Jagaddipendra Narayan Bhup Bahadur

Military Career and Training
Service with the Allied Forces
Leadership during World War II
Military Decorations and Honours
Strategic Contributions to the Allied Victory

CHAPTER 7 (P 37-41)

Cooch Behar State's Contribution to the Allied War Effort

Financial Contributions
Military Recruitment
War Relief and Humanitarian Assistance
Infrastructure and Logistics
Support for the British Indian Army

CHAPTER 8 (P 42-47)

The Atlantic Charter, Allied Victory, and India's Path to Independence

Wartime Constitutional Developments
The Cripps Mission
The Quit India Movement
International Pressure on Britain
Post-war Political Transformations
The Role of Allied Victory in Decolonization

CHAPTER 9 (P 48-53)

Maharaja Jagaddipendra Narayan Bhup Bahadur and India's Freedom

Political Vision and Statesmanship
Contributions to Democratic Transition
Role during Indian Independence
Integration of Cooch Behar into the Indian Union
Legacy in Independent India

CHAPTER 10 (P 54-58)

International Recognition and Historical Significance

Contributions Recognized by the Allied Nations
Commonwealth Perspectives
Military and Diplomatic Legacy
Comparative Study with Other Indian Princes
Global Historical Significance

CHAPTER 11 (P 59-64)

The Koch Rajbongshi Legacy in Contemporary India

Historical Memory
Cultural Heritage
Educational Importance
Public History and Museums
Preserving the Legacy for Future Generations

CHAPTER 12 (P 65-77)

Conclusion

Major Findings
Reassessment of Historical Narratives
Contributions to Indian Historiography
Implications for Future Research
H.H. Maharaja Jagaddipendra Narayan Bhup Bahadur contribution to India's freedom
H.H. Maharaja Jagaddipendra Narayan Bhup Bahadur contributions
Other contributions of Maharaja Jagaddipendra Narayan

APPENDICES (P 78-98)

Appendix I: The Atlantic Charter (14 August 1941)
Appendix II: Timeline (1939–1947)
Appendix III: Genealogy of the Koch Royal Family
Appendix IV: Military Honours and Decorations of H.H Maharaja Jagaddipendra Narayan Bhup Bahadur (Titles & Honours)
Appendix V: Archival Documents and Correspondence
Appendix VI: Rare Photographs
- - H.H. Maharaja Jagaddipendra Narayan Bhup Bahadur
  - Maharaja Jitendra Narayan Bhup Bahadur, Maharaja of Cooch Behar
  - Maharani Indira Devi
  - Cooch Behar Palace
  - Royal Coat of Arms
  - Maps of the Kamarupa Kingdom during Maharaja Nara Narayan’s Time
  - Princess Ayesha or Maharani Gayatri Devi, Princess Ila Devi, Maharaja of Cooch Behar Jagaddipendra Narayan Bhup Bahadur, Prince Indra Jitendra Narayan and Princess Menaka Raje
  - Maharani Menaka Devi of Dewas, Maharani Gayatri Devi of Jaipur, and Rani Ila Devi of Tripura
  - Rajmata Indira Devi with sons Maharaja Jagaddipendra and Maharajkumar Indrajitendra (Cooch Behar)
  - Maharaja Jitendra Narayan Bhoop Bahadur with his wife Maharani Indira Devi (Cooch Behar)
  - Maharani of Cooch Behar Suniti Devi in the middle seen with her children and others (Cooch Behar)
  - Maharani Indira Devi in 1919 (Cooch Behar)
  - Maharaja Jagaddipendra Narayan with his younger brother Maharajkumar Indrajitendra Narayan and members of the Pithapuram family, following Indrajitendra's wedding with Kamala Devi (Cooch Behar)

ARCHIVAL REPOSITORIES (P 99)

BIBLIOGRAPHY (P 100-104)

Primary Sources
Government Records
British Archives
Military Archives
Books
Journal Articles
Newspapers and Periodicals
Online Archival Resources

ADDITIONAL SOURCES FOR FUTURE RESEARCH (P 105)

Koch Rajbongshi and Cooch Behar
World War II and India
Independence and Integration

To cite the book

Singha, R., & Singha, S. (2026). The Atlantic Charter: The significance of Koch King H.H. Maharaja Jagaddipendra Narayan Bhup Bahadur's contribution to India's freedom and the Allied victory in World War II (Vol. 3). The Native Tribe. https://www.thenativetribe.org/book/nes/nes-v3

BIO OF THE AUTHORS

Ranjit Singha, (Ph.D.)

Ranjit Singha is a Doctoral Research Fellow at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, India, and a distinguished member of the American Psychological Association (APA). His research interests encompass a broad range of interdisciplinary fields, including Mindfulness, Compassion, Addiction Psychology, Women's Empowerment, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Data Science, Cognitive Psychology, Neuropsychology, Behavioural Science, and Public Health.

Mr. Singha has pursued extensive professional education and advanced training from internationally renowned universities and institutions across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and India. His certifications include Cognitively-Based Compassion Training (CBCT®) from Emory University (USA), Mindfulness from the University of Oxford Mindfulness Centre (UK), SEE Learning® (Social, Emotional and Ethical Learning) from Emory University, Mindfulness and Well-being from both the University of British Columbia (Canada) and Rice University (USA), and professional certifications from IBM, Microsoft, Google, Harvard Medical School, Penn Medicine – University of Pennsylvania Health System, and the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

His specialised training includes Addressing Tobacco Dependence Treatment in the General Population, The Bucket Approach Interventions, Tobacco Use and Dependence: A Review of Treatments, Opioid Use Disorder and Treatment: The Genetics of Addiction, Addiction Care and Treatment, Managing Concurrent Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders in Youth, Supporting Children and Youth Who Use Substances, Clinical Care for Autistic Adults, Ethics and Regulation of Social and Behavioral Research, Team-Based Care in Healthcare, Decision-Making Capacity Assessment, Dementia Care, Interprofessional Healthcare Competencies, and numerous evidence-based interventions in addiction medicine, behavioural health, and integrated clinical care.

His expertise further extends to Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Mindfulness-Based Interventions in Clinical and Non-Clinical Settings, Cognitive Analytic Therapy, Suicide Prevention, Preventing Tobacco Use, Facilitating Grief Support Groups, Career Guidance and Counselling, Self-Development and Well-being, and Multimedia Applications in Teaching and Learning, through professional training at NIMHANS, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), and the Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD).

Professionally, he is a Certified Microsoft Innovative Educator, Licensed Yoga Professional, Certified Mindfulness Teacher, Certified Mendeley Advisor, Certified Peer Reviewer (Elsevier), Six Sigma Green Belt Certified, and holds certification in the Foundations of Project Management from Google. These multidisciplinary qualifications reflect his commitment to lifelong learning and evidence-based professional practice.

Academically, Mr. Singha holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (General Management), MBA in International Business, M.Sc. in Counselling Psychology, and a Senior Diploma in Tabla (Indian Classical Percussion), demonstrating a unique combination of expertise across psychology, management, education, and the performing arts.

As a researcher and educator, his work primarily focuses on mindfulness- and compassion-based interventions, addiction behaviour, behavioural change mechanisms, mindfulness assessment, professional mindfulness training, mindfulness ethics, cognitive and neuropsychology, addiction psychology, public mental health, and high-risk behavioural interventions. His interdisciplinary research integrates psychological science with public health, education, technology, and sustainable development.

Mr. Singha has established an outstanding scholarly record, having authored 113 Scopus-indexed research publications, along with four authored books and five edited books. His publications have significantly contributed to psychology, behavioural sciences, addiction research, public health, education, and interdisciplinary research, earning recognition within the international academic community.

Beyond research, he possesses extensive teaching experience across diverse academic disciplines, including Forensic Psychology, Positive Psychology, Psychometric Assessment, Counselling Skills, Organisational Planning, Strategic Management, Business Planning, Business Law, Auditing, Disaster Management, and Basic Computer Science. He has successfully supervised and mentored numerous undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations, promoting research excellence and scientific inquiry among students.

Professionally, Mr. Singha serves as an Ad Hoc Reviewer for the International Journal of Cyber Behavior, Psychology and Learning (IJCBPL), a Reviewer and Author for IGI Global, an Editor and Reviewer at TNT Publication, and a Certified Peer Reviewer (Elsevier). These responsibilities reflect his active engagement in scholarly publishing and his dedication to maintaining rigorous academic and ethical standards in research.

Outside academia, Mr. Singha actively provides psychological counselling, mindfulness-based guidance, addiction counselling, and mental health awareness programmes, reflecting his commitment to community service, holistic well-being, and the promotion of evidence-based mental healthcare. His contributions to research, teaching, professional training, mentorship, and community engagement have established him as a respected scholar and practitioner in the fields of psychology, mindfulness, behavioural science, addiction studies, and public health.

ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-1925-6587

Email: ranjitsingharesearch@gmail.com

Website: www.ranjitsingha.com

Scopus ID: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=58989478000

Surjit Singha, Ph.D

Associate Professor, Ph.D. Research Guide & Research Faculty
Kristu Jayanti (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, India

Dr. Surjit Singha is an Associate Professor, PhD Research Guide, and Research Faculty at Kristu Jayanti (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, India. With over 16 years of academic, research, and professional experience, he has established himself as a leading scholar in the fields of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), sustainability, entrepreneurship, organizational behaviour, workforce diversity, public policy, business analytics, and interdisciplinary research.

An accomplished researcher, Dr. Singha has published over 160 scholarly works, including 133 Scopus-indexed research papers, book chapters, textbooks, and edited volumes with reputed international publishers. His research integrates rigorous academic inquiry with practical relevance, contributing to policy formulation, sustainable development, business innovation, and societal transformation. His work has been widely recognized for advancing evidence-based knowledge across commerce, management, and the social sciences.

Dr. Singha actively serves the global academic community as an editor, editorial board member, reviewer, and peer reviewer for several prestigious international journals published by Taylor & Francis, Springer Nature, Wiley, MDPI, and IGI Global, among others. He has reviewed more than 170 manuscripts for leading Scopus and Web of Science indexed journals and regularly contributes to improving the quality of international scholarly publications.

He has authored and edited 26+ internationally published books and edited volumes, holds two U.S. copyrights and two patents, and has successfully completed fully funded research projects. As a committed academic mentor, he has guided numerous students, research scholars, and young faculty members in research methodology, academic writing, publication strategies, and interdisciplinary research.

Dr. Singha's academic qualifications include a Ph.D., M.Phil., and MBA (Distinction) from CHRIST (Deemed to be University), M.Com. and BBM from Kristu Jayanti College (Bangalore University), and a Post Graduate Diploma in Higher Education (PGDHE) from IGNOU. He has also completed advanced academic certifications from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the University of Pennsylvania, is UGC-NET (Commerce) qualified, and serves as an Examiner for the International Baccalaureate (IB).

Beyond teaching and research, Dr. Singha contributes significantly to academic governance through curriculum development, research advisory committees, editorial leadership, conference organization, faculty development programmes, institutional branding, website and social media management, and research capacity building. His interdisciplinary and collaborative approach has enabled partnerships with scholars and institutions across India and abroad.

Driven by a passion for academic excellence and societal impact, Dr. Singha continues to promote innovative, ethical, and sustainable research that addresses contemporary global challenges. He welcomes international research collaborations, interdisciplinary projects, visiting scholar opportunities, joint publications, and academic mobility initiatives.

ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5730-8677

Email: surjit.research@gmail.com

Website: www.surjitsingha.com

Scopus ID: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57219215365