How Did Bangladesh Get Its Name? #shorts #history #geography
Channel: Not On The Moon
Date: 2024-04-04

How Did Bangladesh Get Its Name? #shorts #history #geography 
Watch this video to find out. 
The maps here depict the maximum area covered by each kingdom/empire, i.e., at its zenith. However, I display the time period of each kingdom, i.e., from the beginning to the end, for better understanding on when each kingdom existed. To find out the exact time in history each map corresponds to, read below:
1. Map of Nanda Dynasty - 325BC during its peak
2. Map of Maurya Empire - 200BC during the rule of Ashoka, The Great
3. Map of Gupta Empire - 420AD 
4. Map of Pala Empire - 9th century AD
5. Map of Bengal Sultanate - 1525AD
References:
1. https://mofa.gov.bd/site/page/27839bef-6d06-4e43-a6d8-b4be6a09c201/Historical-Background
2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Bengal
3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bengalis#Language
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