Profile of a Forgotten Capital : Murshidabad in the Eighteenth Century /

The role of Murshidabad, the capital of Bengal in the eighteenth century, in the political, social and economic life of the province is now almost lost to public memory. But the history of Murshidabad during the period is indeed a saga of romantic as well as tragic events which is unique. It's...

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Main Author: Chaudhury, Sushil (Author)

Format: eBook

Language: English

Published: Leiden ; Boston : Brill | Manohar Publishers & Distributors, 2018.

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Call Number: DS486.M76

Table of Contents:
  • Preliminary Material /
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  • Illustrations /
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  • Acknowledgements /
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  • Abbreviations /
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  • Prologue /
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  • Foundation of the City of Murshidabad /
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  • The Golden Age of Murshidabad - Nawabi Regime /
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  • Merchant Princes /
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  • Plassey Revisited /
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  • Begums: Contrasting Roles and Characters /
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  • Trade, Industry and Commerce /
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  • Society, Economy and Culture /
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  • Art and Architecture /
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  • Résumé /
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  • Select Bibliography /
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  • Index /
  • Sushil Chaudhury.