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1 day ago · West Bengal, Indian state located in the eastern part of the country. It has a peculiar configuration; its breadth varies from 200 miles at one point to hardly 10 miles at another. Although in area West Bengal ranks as one of the smaller states in India, it is one of the largest in population.
2 days ago · A hotbed of the Indian independence movement through the early 20th century, Bengal was partitioned during India's independence in 1947 along religious lines into two separate entities: West Bengal—a state of India—and East Bengal—a part of the newly created Dominion of Pakistan that later became the independent nation of Bangladesh in 1971.
1 day ago · Kolkata (formerly Calcutta), city, capital of West Bengal state, and former capital (1772–1911) of British India. It is one of India’s largest cities and one of its major ports. The city is centered on the east bank of the Hugli River, about 96 miles upstream from the head of the Bay of Bengal.
1 day ago · The Bengali language is native to the region of Bengal, which comprises the present-day nation of Bangladesh and the Indian state of West Bengal. Besides the native region it is also spoken by the Bengalis living in Tripura , southern Assam and the Bengali population in the Indian union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands .
5 days ago · The four main dialects roughly approximate the ancient political divisions of the Bengali-speaking world, known as Radha (West Bengal proper); Pundra, or Varendra (the northern parts of West Bengal and Bangladesh); Kamrupa (northeastern Bangladesh); and Bangla (the dialects of the rest of Bangladesh; see also Bangladesh: history).
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5 days ago · As West Bengal continues to evolve, its politics remain a testament to the resilience and adaptability of its people. The state’s journey through time serves as a prototype of India’s broader political narrative, showcasing the interplay of regional aspirations and national imperatives. Notes: 1. West Bengal – Indian History, Colonialism ...
4 days ago · The West Bengal Legislative Assembly ( IAST: Paścima Baṃga Vidhāna Sabhā) is the unicameral legislature of the Indian state of West Bengal. It is located in the B. B. D. Bagh area of Kolkata, the capital of the state. Members of the Legislative assembly are directly elected by the people.
