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Colonizing the Mangroves: The British Reclamation of Sundarbans and the Intricate Nexus of Zamindars and Dacoits
Explore the hidden history of the Sundarbans reclamation under British rule. Uncover how the East India Company’s quest for revenue and control clashed with the powerful nexus of local Zamindars and notorious dacoits in colonial Bengal. The reclamation of the Sundarbans during the British Raj was not merely an environmental or economic venture; it was a complex…
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Blood, Salt, and Rice: How British Rule Decimated the Sundarbans Economy
When we think of the Sundarbans, images of majestic Royal Bengal tigers and dense mangrove forests come to mind. But beneath this wild beauty lies a forgotten history of economic devastation. This is the story of how the economic landscape of the Sundarbans was reshaped by British colonial rule, turning a region of prosperity into a…
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Bengal’s Two-Century Nightmare: The Story of the Mug-Firingi Pirates
Bengal’s Two-Century Nightmare: The Story of the Mug-Firingi Pirates Imagine a thriving village on the coast of Bengal in the 17th century. A festival is underway, the air filled with laughter and music. Suddenly, from the winding rivers, a fleet of small, swift boats appears. Panic erupts. These are the dreaded ‘Harmad’—the Mug-Firingi pirates. What…
Samiran Mandal 