therefore‚ needs to be analysed in that context. Bengal is basically an alluvial land with a network of a large number of small and big rivers. The early establishment of settled agricultural economy in the region helped her people to evolve their own distinctive lifestyle. By the end of the eighth century‚ the people of Bengal constituted a homogenous ethnic whole‚ possessing a distinct language‚ culture‚ and ethos. Ethnologically‚ however‚ Bengal is inhabited by a mixed race formed by three main
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INTRODUCTION Kolkata or Calcutta is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal. Located on the east bank of the Hooghly river‚ it is the principal commercial‚ cultural‚ and educational centre of East India‚ while the Port of Kolkata is India’s oldest operating port as well as its sole major riverine port. As of 2011‚ the city had 4.5 million residents; the urban agglomeration‚ which comprises the city and its suburbs‚ was home to approximately 14.1 million‚ making it the third-most
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One extreme to the other. (02_22_13) ·Hinduism- the dominant religion in India. ·Ganges River- river in south Asia; important water. resourse followig more than 1500 miles from its source in a Himalayan glacier to the Bay of Bengal. ·Storm Surge- High water levels brought by a cyclone that swamps low-lying areas. ·Estuary- A broadened seaward end of a river‚ where the river’s currents meet the oceans tides. (02_27_13) ·Summer Monsoon- Wind system that blows from the southwest
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Bangladesh (গণপ্রজাতন্ত্রী বাংলাদেশ; Gônoprojatontri Bangladesh)‚ is a country in South Asia. Located on the fertile Ganges-Brahmaputra delta‚ it is part of the ancient and historic region of Bengal. The name Bangladesh means "Country of Bengal" in the official Bengali language. To its south lies the Bay of Bengal‚ while it is bordered by the Republic of India on the north‚ west and east‚ and Burma (Myanmar) to the southeast. It is separated from Nepal and Bhutan by India’s narrow Siliguri corridor and
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freedom following an independence movement noted for largely nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience led by the Indian National Congress (INC).[1] Independence coincided with the partition of India‚ in which the British Indian Empire was divided along religious lines into the Dominions of India and Pakistan; the partition was accompanied by violent riots and mass casualties. On 15 August 1947‚ Jawaharlal Nehru‚ who had become the first Prime Minister of India that day‚ raised the Indian national
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- East India Company led by Sir Robert Clive defeats Indians at Battle of Plassey ( gains control over French and Indian forces in 1757 (part of 7 Year’s War) o India would not be a French colony o Significance: company gains control of Bengal rules with little interferences from British gov - Creates own army with British officers and sepoys: Indian soldiers - By 1850‚ Britain controlled most of the subcontinent Britain’s “Jewel in the Crown” - India was a major supplier
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By Syed Hussain Shaheed Soherwordi Pakistan had a unique geographical feature. It consisted of two distinct blocks of territory. East Pakistan was not only separated geographically from West Pakistan by one thousand miles‚ but the departing land was India - a hostile neighbour‚ who from the day one did not recognise Pakistan’s existence. Hindu leaders gave statements at the time of Pakistan’s creation that it was a temporary division and very soon Pakistan will come into Indian fold again. For
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Indian English Literature * Top English Writer & Their Famous Creations * R.K. Narayan: R K Narayan is one of the best known Indian authors of all time. An Indian author of very high repute‚ he is best known for his works of fiction. The setting for most of R K Narayan works is the fictional town of Malgudi‚ first introduced in his semi autobiographical book ’Swami and Friends’. Creations: The Dark Room‚ Malgudi Days‚ Talkative Man‚ The English Teacher. * Kiran Desai: Kiran
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national language of Pakistan The advantages and disadvantages of Urdu as the national language Promotion of provincial languages - Balochi‚ punjabi‚ pashto‚ sindhi How far did the Pakistan Movement develop during the early 20th century? Partition of Bengal controversy 1905-1911 Simla Deputation 1906 Reasons for establishments of the Muslim League- the creation in 1906 and its aims Morley-minto reforms in 1909 Congress and the lucknow pact 1916 The Rowlatt act 1918 The Amritsar Massacre 1919
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THE DAIRY DEVELOPMENT IN BANGLADESH ------ WEST BENGAL AS BENCHMARK Dr.Prabir Dutta INTRODUCTION: A dairy plant having the capacity of handling 2000 litres of milk per day was established at Lahirimohanpur‚in the district of Pabna(now Sirajgang district) established in the year 1946.The name of the organization was National Nutrients Co.Ltd. with the target to sell the processed milk and milk products in Kolkata(India) as the city
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