Detail Factual Overview

Historical Background

• Ancient Bengal: Part of the Maurya, Gupta, and Pala empires.
• Medieval Bengal: Ruled by the Delhi Sultanate, Mughals, and Bengal Nawabs.
• Colonial Era:
  • 1757: Battle of Plassey — British East India Company gains control.
  • 1772: Calcutta becomes capital of British India (until 1911).