Custodial history: The Motilal family of Bowbazar was founded by Biswanath Motilal, a renowned salt merchant of Kolkata. He was born in 1779 and rose to prominence working his way up from an ordinary position. He had entered the salt trade in partnership with Rammohan Mallick of Barabazar. But Biswanath was unsuccessful in business.Then he became an ordinary muhuri (clerck) in Company’s salt gola at Shalkia on a monthly salary of Rs. 8 only. From this position he eventually grew into big salt merchant. He died in 1844 leaving behind property worth 15 lakhs of rupees. Arkaprabha Motilal, descendant of Biswanath Motilal granted all necessary permission for open access under Creative Commons.
This collection contains the following 7 files.
- EAP1104/1/1: Deed of Gift Ramnarain Muttylal to Sreemutty Bhoobunessury Dabee [7 Apr 1875]
- EAP1104/1/2: Deed of Gift between Dhanendra Nath Muttylall & Sm. Subarna Kumari Debi [12 May 1942]
- EAP1104/1/3: Deed of gift from Dhonendra Nauth Muttylall to Naranath Motilal [4 Sep 1942]
- EAP1104/1/4: Photograph of the family Deity Godess Jagatdhatri [1930]
- EAP1104/1/5: Plan of Premises no. 1/1A, Durga Charan Pithuri Lane [31 Jan 1950]
- EAP1104/1/6: Potrait of Biswanath Motilal [18th century]
- EAP1104/1/7: Succession certificate of Subarna Kumari Debi [28 Feb 1950].
