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The Bengal Partition: How Rivers Shaped Empire
In this episode of The Hidden History of Bengal, we explore the deep, often overlooked influence of geography and water on South Asian power structures. Lucas and Luna trace the shifting courses of the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Meghna rivers from the medieval period through the colonial era. We examine how the decline of key river ports like Sonargaon and Satgaon paved the way for Calcutta’s rise as the capital of British India. The conversation delves into the strategic importance of the Hooghly River during the Dutch and English conflicts, the impact of siltation on trade routes, and how the…
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