This document discusses the representation of Muslims in Bengal in historical texts and media from the late 19th century. It notes that Muslims made up nearly 30% of the population of Bengal but were often depicted in a derogatory manner or absent from narratives that praised the British. It also examines how early histories of Indian literature failed to recognize works written in local languages like Bengali and Urdu, dismissing regional and local cultures. More recent scholars have argued for a more plural understanding of Indian culture and literature as represented across multiple languages.