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The Bengal Tigers: Hunting, Heritage, and the End of an Era
Long before the tiger became a global conservation icon or a national symbol, it was the living heart of Bengal’s political and cultural identity. This episode explores the deep history of the Royal Bengal Tiger (Panthera tigris bengalensis) in South Asia, tracing its journey from the hunting trophies of Mughal nobility to the sacred beast of local folklore. We examine how the British colonial administration transformed tiger hunting into a brutal sport that decimated populations across the Sunderbans and the Terai regions. Through the eyes of figures like the Maharaja of Cooch Behar and the…
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