AGARTALA, July 22 (TIWN): The state on Wednesday celebrated the 151th birth anniversary of Colonel Mahim Thakur, a visionary with versatile talents. The highly acclaimed member of royal family first paved visit of Nobel laureate Rabindra Nath Tagore and other laurels to the erstwhile princely state.

The 151th birth anniversary of Mahim Thakur has been observed through marking several programmes, said secretary and Grand Daughter Helen Debbarma.

Secretary and Grand Daughter Helen Debbarma said besides Rabindra Nath Tagore, Mahim Thakur acted as a bridge between the royal family and scholars like Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose, Rajendra Nath, historian Jadhunath Sarkar, Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar and many other famed personalities.

According to Debbarma, Mahim Thakur who was accorded ‘Colonel’ title had colourful and versatile personalities. “He was an able administrator, a diplomat, a good photographer, writer and a historian”, added Debbarma.

She said that as a tribute to Mahim Thakur a book name ‘Shaddo Satabarsho Mahim Colonel’, many articles were also published.

During the programme, Mayor Prafullajit Sinha said that the public of the state must know about him. He further said as part of history students of schools and colleges must aware be about him. During the programme, MLA Ratan Das, Dr. Nilimoni Debbarma and others were present at the programme.

An important city junction in Agartala known as Colonel Chowmuhani was named after Mahim Thakur. His fiver carved statue funded by the state government and Agartala Municipal Council would be installed at the area.