Baital Pachisi Betal-Panchvim?ati (1847) by ??vara Chandra Vidy?s?gara, based on Shiva Das Bhatt’s Vaitala-Pancha-vimsaka, was the first prose work of Bengali literature. It is a set of 25 tales of King Vikram?ditya: each consists of a conundrum question by a Vaital (spirit haunting a dead body) & Vikram?ditya’s solution. Vetala Panchavimshati (Sanskrit: ???????????????, IAST: vet?lapañcavi??ati) or Betaal Pachisi ("Twenty-five (tales) of Betaal"), is a collection of tales and legends within a frame story, from India. It is also known as internationally Vikram-Betaal. It was originally written in Sanskrit. One of its oldest recensions is found in the 12th Book of the Kathasaritsagara ("Ocean of the Streams of Story"), a work in Sanskrit compiled in the 11th century by Somadeva, but based on yet older materials, now lost. This recension comprises in fact twenty-four tales, the frame narrative itself being the twenty-fifth. The two other major recensions in Sanskrit are those by ?ivad?sa and Jambhaladatta. The Vetala stories are popular in India and have been translated into many Indian vernaculars. Several English translations exist, based on Sanskrit recensions and on Hindi, Tamil, Bengali and Marathi versions. Probably the best-known English version is that of Sir Richard Francis Burton which is, however, not a translation but a very free adaptation.

The Bytal Pucheesee is a book published in 1848 by W. Hollings. The book is a collection of short stories that are set in India and revolve around the lives of the native people. The stories are written in a style that is both entertaining and informative, providing readers with a glimpse into the culture and customs of the Indian people.Each story in the book features a different character, with the common thread being their experiences in India. Some of the stories are humorous, while others are more serious in tone. The characters range from wealthy landowners to poor farmers, and each story offers a unique perspective on life in India during the 19th century.The book is notable for its vivid descriptions of the Indian landscape and the people who inhabit it. The author's use of language is both descriptive and poetic, painting a picture of India that is both beautiful and complex. The stories are also notable for their exploration of themes such as love, family, and tradition.Overall, The Bytal Pucheesee is a fascinating look at life in India during the 19th century. Its engaging stories and vivid descriptions make it a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of this fascinating country.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.