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Bangladesh
Dhaka
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
Bengal
Bangladesh Liberation War
Jatiyo Rakkhi Bahini
Ziaur Rahman
Bhola Cyclone
Language Movement
British East India Company
Mujibnagar Government
Mukti Bahini
Mir Jafar
Siraj-Ud-Daulah
Sector Commanders
Operation Jackpot
Farakka Barrage
Plassey
East Pakistan
Awami League

From the ancient Buddhist kingdom of Samatata to the Mughal riverine province of Bengal, from the battle of Plassey to the Partition of 1947, and from the Language Movement to the Liberation War — this show traces the full arc of a land shaped by water, war, and words. Lucas and Luna guide listeners through the rise of the Pala Empire, the Sufi networks of the Sultanate, the opulence of Dhaka unde... more

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In 1875, a Calcutta courtroom became the stage for one of the British Empire's most dramatic state trials. The defendants were not ordinary criminals but members of a secret network of Wahabi revolutionaries who had been waging a quiet war against co... more

Before he built the Taj Mahal, Prince Khurram — the future Emperor Shah Jahan — was sent to Bengal to crush a rebellion. This episode explores his early military career in the eastern province, where he defeated the Afghan chief Usman Khan Lohani in ... more

Before Nalanda, before Oxford, there was Somapura Mahavihara — the great monastery of Paharpur, built in the 8th century by the Pala emperor Dharmapala. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the ruins of what was once the largest Buddhist monastery... more

Before the Delhi Sultanate swept through Bengal, the Sena dynasty ruled for nearly two centuries. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the rise of the Senas from vassals of the Palas to independent monarchs, the epic Battle of Devaparvata where Vi... more

Before the Mughals conquered Bengal, a confederation of twelve zamindars — the Baro-Bhuiyans — fiercely resisted imperial expansion for decades. This episode focuses on Musa Khan, the son of the legendary Isa Khan, and the intricate web of alliances,... more

This episode of The History of Bangladesh focuses on the final days of the Bangladesh Liberation War in December 1971. Lucas and Luna walk through the chain of events that led to the surrender of Pakistani forces in Dhaka on December 16, 1971. They d... more

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the systematic genocide that accompanied the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971. They discuss the Pakistan Army's Operation Searchlight, the formation of the Mukti Bahini, and the widespread atrocities against B... more

In this episode of The History of Bangladesh, Lucas and Luna explore the brief but fascinating visit of the Moroccan traveler Ibn Battuta to Bengal in the mid-14th century. Drawing from his Rihla, we follow his journey from the port of Chittagong to ... more

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The 1971 Genocide: An Unfinished Reckoning
Q: Genocide is a heavy word. How is it defined in this context?
The hosts explain that genocide involves intent to destroy a national, ethnical, racial, or religious group, and they connect this to the 1971 situation where coordinated killings, deportations, and mass violence targeted Bengali intellectuals, Hindus, and independence supporters, showing a systematic plan rather than random violence.

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A history-focused program that traces the long arc of a land shaped by water, conflict, and culture. Across episodes, the show covers topics from ancient empires and Mughal Bengal to political movements, language advocacy, and watershed-driven economies. Noteworthy strands include the Language Movement and its impact on national identity, the Bengal famines and colonial policy, the shaping power of major rivers, and pivotal political milestones like constitutional developments and independence-era events. The hosts appear to favor narrative-driven, evidence-based storytelling with a strong emphasis on how geography, language, and governance converge to define a nation. This mix of deep historical context, regional specificity, and connectio... more

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