Tag: Mangrove Forest History
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Beyond Tigers: Unearthing the Lost Civilization Hidden in the Sundarbans
When you picture the Sundarbans, what comes to mind? A dense green mangrove forest, a mysterious world of breathing roots, a labyrinth of rivers and creeks, and of course, the silent, majestic gait of the Royal Bengal Tiger. This is the Sundarbans we know. But what if I told you that beneath this tangled wilderness,…
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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 