Bengal finds a coveted place
even in pre-historic times. At the time of
Alexander's invasion a powerful king called
Gangaridai ruled over Bengal Ascendancy of
the Guptas and the Mauryas had little effect
on Bengal. Later Sasanka became King of Bengal
and is said to have played an important role
in north-eastern India in the early half of
the seventh century. He was succeed by Gopala,
who founded the Plaa dynasty which ruled for
centuries and had created a huge empire. The
Pllas were followed by the Sena dynasty which
was ended by Muslim rulers from Delhi. Various
Muslim rulers and governors till the Mugahal
period in 16th century ruled Bengal.
After the Mugahls, history of modern Bengal
begins with the advent of European and English
trading companies. the Battle of Plassey in
1775 changed the course of history when the
English first gained a strong foothold in
Bengal and India. In 1905 it was partitioned
to achieve some political returns but people's
growing movement under the auspices of the
congress Party led to the reunion in 1911.
This triggered of the hectic movement for
freedom which culminated with Independence
in 1947 and partition.
After 1947, the merger of native settlement
began which ended with its final reorganization
in 1956 when some Bengali speaking areas of
a neighbouring state were transferred to west
Bengal. |
