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The anthology reexamines the history of early modern Bengal, challenging the belief that economic decline preceded British conquest. Drawing from original sources in both European and Indian archives, the essays reveal that Bengal had a prosperous economy prior to colonial rule. This collection aims to provide a nuanced understanding of the region's historical context, highlighting its significance and correcting long-held misconceptions about its decline.
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Companies, Commerce and Merchants, Sushil Chaudhury
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- Released
- 2024
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- Title
- Companies, Commerce and Merchants
- Subtitle
- Bengal in the Pre-Colonial Era
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Sushil Chaudhury
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 446
- ISBN13
- 9781032919799
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Social Sciences, Historical Themes, Maps & Travel, Political Science & Politics, Geography & Topography, Compatriot and Exile literature
- Description
- The anthology reexamines the history of early modern Bengal, challenging the belief that economic decline preceded British conquest. Drawing from original sources in both European and Indian archives, the essays reveal that Bengal had a prosperous economy prior to colonial rule. This collection aims to provide a nuanced understanding of the region's historical context, highlighting its significance and correcting long-held misconceptions about its decline.