Companies, Commerce and Merchants

Bengal in the Pre-Colonial Era

Autori

• Sushil Chaudhury

Parametri

• 446 pagine
• 16 ore di lettura

• Geografia & Topografia
• Mappe e viaggi
• Scienze politiche & Politica
• Storia
• Storia del mondo

Maggiori informazioni sul libro

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.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2024

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