Scenarios about 'bengal'
A region in South Asia encompassing the Bengal Delta and surrounding areas, historically divided between India and Bangladesh. Bengal has been a center of cultural, literary, and political movements, with a rich history spanning ancient Buddhist kingdoms, Mughal rule, British colonization, and the traumatic 1947 partition. In alternate history scenarios, Bengal's strategic location, resource wealth, and distinct cultural identity make it a focal point for exploring different colonial outcomes, religious demographics, or political configurations in South Asia.
What If Kolkata Maintained Its Economic Prominence?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) remained the economic powerhouse of the Indian subcontinent, dramatically altering South Asia's development and global economic patterns.