The document presents a history of Bengal from 1757 to 1947, covering periods under Mughal rule, British rule, and partition. It discusses key events like the Battle of Plassey in 1757 that established British East India Company rule, as well as the partitions of Bengal in 1905 and 1947 and the establishment of the Muslim League in 1906. The document also highlights the Bengal Renaissance and reasons for the 1905 partition related to administrative challenges, economic development, and sociopolitical tensions between Hindus and Muslims.

1. Presentation on
the EmpireHistoryof Bengal, 1757-1947
Presented By :
Syed Saiful Alam - 23016010
Mohammad Khairul Hasan - 23016014
Shakh Samiul Alem Rangon - 23016016
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Aviation & Aerospace University, (BSMRAAU)

2. Contents
 Bengal Under Mughal Empire (1576-1757)
 British Rule in India (British Raj)
 Battle of Plassey (1757)
 British East India Company (1757-1858)
 Bengal Renaissance
 Reasons of the Partition of Bengal (1905)
 Formation of the Muslim League: 1906
 Annulment & Aftermath of the Partition of Bengal, 1911

3. Bengal Under Mughal Empire (1576-1757)
Although Akbar conquered Bangla in 1576, he
could not control the whole of it. The powerful
Zamindars of Bengal, Baru Bhuiyan (Twelve
Zamindars) did not accept the Mughal rule
Prior to the arrival of European powers, Bengal
was under the dominion of the Mughal Empire.
The Mughals exercised control over Bengal from
the 16th century until the mid-18th century.
Bengal, known for its fertile lands and vibrant
trade, was a significant province within the
Mughal Empire

4. British Rule in India (BRITISH RAJ)
 British rule in three phases:
- British management by the domestic puppets
- Company Rule
-Administration by British government
 Plundering of treasury and state property.
Mir Quasem was defeated in the Battle of Buxar in 1764. From that time, the British tried to
capture full power
 By 1857, the whole subcontinent went under the occupation of the British
 The colonial period ushered in major political and cultural renewal

5. Battle of Plassey (1757)
 The battle of Plassey was one of the greatest
battles ever written in the ancient texts
 It was a decisive victory of the British East India
Company over the ruler of Bengal and his
French partners on the 23rd June 1757
 The battle took place at Plassey on the banks of
Bhagirathi River
 Key Players:
Siraj ud-Daulah, Robert Clive, Mir Jafar, Omir
Singh, Yar Latif Khan, Jagath Seth, Roy Durlov
 It laid the foundation of British Rule in India

6. British East India Company (1757-1858)
 The period of British East India Company rule in India from 1757 to 1858 was characterized by
the Company's gradual expansion of territorial control, economic exploitation, and political
dominance
 The British East India Company (EIC) was a trading company chartered by the British Crown in
1600 to trade in the Indian Ocean region, including the Indian subcontinent and Southeast
Asia
British India Company declared war on the
Mughlas. Aurangazeb was on the throne at that
time. But army in EIC was weak in comparison
to Mughal army. The EIC factories in India were
seized and many EIC officers were arrested

7. Bengal Renaissance
 The post of Lt Governor of Bengal was created in 1854.
 Secretary of Britain for India Henry Stafford Northcote, the Lt Governor was sent
to survey the causes and effects of famine of Orissa in 1866.
 He examined that administrative incompetence was the cause of famine.
 He wrote that the unnatural condition of Bengal far surpassed all examples in the
whole of India. Bengal was the most important province and had the largest
administrative structure but far less efficiency than Bombay or Madras
presidencies.
 In 1872, the first census of India showed Bengal with 6.7 crore population, the
largest in India.

8.  In 1896, the Commissioner of Chittagong Mr Oldham was the first to propose for
the creation of a new province to be called East Bengal with Dhaka, Chittagong and
Assam
 In 1900, the Chief Commissioner of Assam proposed Dhaka, Chittagong,
Mymensingh to be included in Assam
 In 1903, the Chief Commissioner of Central Provinces Andrew Fraser (later Bengal's
Lt Governor) said that it was impossible for one Lt Governor to administer East
Bengal. Assam was too small.
So, East Bengal and Assam be one province
 On 16 Oct 1905, Lord Curzon partitioned Bengal

9. Reasons of the Partition of Bengal
 Administrative: Burden of largeness: Size and population
 Economic: Development of the backward Assam, and uniting the Uriya-speaking populace
under a single wieldy administration
 Political: Calcutta-based anti-British movement
 Divide-and-rule Policy
 Sociological: Sectarian Hindu-Muslim conflict

10. Formation of the Muslim League: 1906
 Formation of Muslim League is one of the remarkable
events in the political history of the Sub-continent
 After the establishment of Indian National Congress in
1885, it seemed that some Congress leaders adopted a
revolutionary policy to adopt a Hindu Raj
 Events following the partition of Bengal, and Urdu-Hindi
controversy strengthened the desire of the Muslims to
organize themselves as a politically separate community

11. Annulment & Aftermath of the Partition of Bengal, 1911
 George V was King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India,
from 6 May 1910 until his death in 1936
 George V announced the revocation of the partition of Bengal in December 1911
 The Government of India should have its capital in New Delhi instead of Calcutta
 The annulment of partition had negative effect both on Bengal and the whole of
Muslim India
 Nawab Salimullah felt much aggrieved
 The British Government decided to placate the angered Muslims:
- In 1917, a circular was issued to give one-third jobs to Muslim in government
- On 31 Jan 1912, the government decided build Dhaka University and High Court - In
1921, the establishment of Dhaka University was a consolation prize

12. Partition of Bengal (1947)
 In 1947, with the impending independence of India from
British rule, the idea of partition resurfaced. The Muslim
League, led by Muhammad Ali Jinnah, proposed for the
creation of a separate Muslim-majority state, Pakistan
 The proposal for the partition of Bengal aimed to create two
separate entities: West Bengal, which would remain part of
India, and East Bengal, which would become part of the newly
formed Pakistan
 Overall, the partition of Bengal in 1947 was a complex process,
emblematic of the larger partition of British India and the
challenges of nation-building in a diverse and divided region

13. Conclusion
 In conclusion, we have delved into the history of Bengal from 1757-1947
 Today, exploring its, historical significance, and contemporary relevance. Through
our discussion, we've gained valuable insights into different empires and histories
of Bengal during the presentation

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