Manmatha Nath Roy Chowdhury

Manmatha Nath Roy Chowdhury, the Raja of Santosh, was a Bengali aristocrat, writer, politician and football administrator.

Education

He received his education at St. Xavier’s College, the Hare School, and Presidency College in Kolkata.

Family

He married and had three sons: Benoyendra Nath Roy Chowdhury, Rabindra Nath Roy Chowdhury, and Printendra Nath Roy Chowdhury.

Santosh Trophy

Santosh Trophy, the annual football tournament started in 1941 and contested by states and government institutions in India, was named in his memory.