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Bengal's Lost Kingdoms: The Vanga and Samatata
Long before the British East India Company established its dominance, Bengal was a patchwork of ancient maritime kingdoms. This episode explores the pre-Islamic era, focusing on the powerful kingdom of Vanga in the south and the island kingdom of Samatata in the east. We trace the legacy of these regions through the accounts of the Chinese traveler Xuanzang, who visited in the seventh century, and examine how local rulers like Mahendravarman navigated the complex politics of the Deccan and Magadha. The conversation also delves into the archaeological evidence from places like Mainamati and…
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