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Barisal
A History
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# Barisal: A History
Journey into the heart of one of Bengal's most captivating yet overlooked regions. From the misty prehistoric settlements born along the shifting banks of the Padma to the vibrant, modern streets of twenty-first-century Barisal, this book sweeps across millennia to reveal a story as rich and layered as the delta itself.
Discover how this waterlogged crossroads witnessed the rise and fall of ancient kingdoms, the flowering of Buddhist and Hindu heritage, the arrival of Islam, the grandeur of the Sultanate and Mughal eras, the brutality of colonial exploitation, and the fierce spirit of liberation. Through meticulous scholarship and vivid storytelling, the lives of farmers, merchants, saints, and rebels emerge not as distant abstractions but as real people navigating the relentless rhythms of flood and famine, empire and resistance.
More than a regional chronicle, *Barisal: A History* is a masterful exploration of how geography shapes destiny, how rivers carve societies, and how a people repeatedly reinvent themselves against the backdrop of the world's most dynamic delta. Essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the deep roots of Bengal—and the enduring power of a land defined by water.
Table of Contents:
- Introduction
- Chapter 1 The Land and Its Geography
- Chapter 2 Early Settlements and Prehistoric Barisal
- Chapter 3 Ancient Kingdoms and the Rise of Bengal
- Chapter 4 The Pala Empire and Buddhist Heritage
- Chapter 5 The Sena Dynasty and Hindu Revival
- Chapter 6 The Arrival of Islam in Southern Bengal
- Chapter 7 The Sultanate Period and Fakhruddin Mubarak Shah
- Chapter 8 Barisal Under the Bengal Sultanate
- Chapter 9 The Mughal Conquest and Administrative Integration
- Chapter 10 Barisal in the Mughal Era: Trade and Culture
- Chapter 11 The Rise of the Zamindars and Local Power
- Chapter 12 European Contact and the Portuguese in Bengal
- Chapter 13 The British East India Company and the Colonial Takeover
- Chapter 14 Barisal Under British Rule: Revenue and Administration
- Chapter 15 The Famine of 1770 and Its Aftermath
- Chapter 16 The Indigo Revolt and Peasant Uprisings
- Chapter 17 The Sepoy Mutiny of 1857 and Its Impact
- Chapter 18 Barisal in the Late Nineteenth Century: Society and Reform
- Chapter 19 The Swadeshi Movement and the Road to Independence
- Chapter 20 Partition, Communal Violence, and the Birth of Pakistan
- Chapter 21 Barisal in East Pakistan: Language and Identity
- Chapter 22 The Liberation War of 1971
- Chapter 23 Barisal in Independent Bangladesh
- Chapter 24 Modernization, Development, and Challenges
- Chapter 25 Barisal Today: Heritage, Culture, and the Future
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Date Published:
June 23, 2026
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