The British Colonial Era in Bengal and its Consequences is a lecture series designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the consequences of the colonial era in Bengal. In 1757, when General Robert Clive laid the foundation of the British Empire by conquering Bengal, it was one of the richest parts of the world: “the paradise of the earth,” as Clive himself described it. However, it was turned into the poorest state through the famine of 1770, pillaging and plundering of its resources, and through the orchestrated famine in 1943 where arguably three million people died. In this lecture series, we’ll try to understand these sad episodes of Bengal and if Britain could have played a better role.
Muhammad Mojlum Khan
Muhammad Mojlum Khan is an award-winning British writer, literary critic, and research scholar. He has published more than 200 essays and articles worldwide and his writings have been translated into several languages. He is the author of several internationally acclaimed books including The Muslim 100: The Lives, Thoughts and Achievements of the Most Influential Muslims in History (2008, revised edition 2021), The Muslim Heritage of Bengal (2013), Great Muslims of the West: Makers of Western Islam (2017). He is a Fellow of The Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland, a Member of The Royal Historical Society, and Founding Director of Bengal Muslim Research Institute UK. www.muhammadmojlumkhan.com
VIDEO: The Muslim Rule in Bengal | Muhammad Mojlum Khan
