Ramdulal De & 18th Century Caste System !

As like now -during 18th century money acted as the

great equalizer to build and rebuild the Caste System.

Kaliprasad Dutta belonged to a wealthy Kayastha family.

It is said that he married a muslim lady. For this and

for many other reasons he was ostrasized by the upper

Hindu elites.

Ramdulal helped him out by placating a large number of

important Brahmins with gifts & money. Thus Kaliprasad

Dutta once again got back his position in the upper

Kayastha society. In fact Ramdulal is said to have

mentioned among his friends " I keep caste in my coffers."