Tag: Colonial Bengal
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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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From Wilds to Settlement: The Forgotten History of Reclaiming the Sundarbans
When we think of the Sundarbans today, we envision a deep mangrove wilderness, an impenetrable maze of respiratory roots, the majestic roam of the Royal Bengal Tiger, and an enchanting network of rivers and creeks. But hidden behind this mysterious facade lies a different history—a tale of struggle, where a few dared to dream of…
Samiran Mandal 