Mughal Bengal's Pirate Port: The Portuguese in Chittagong
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In this episode of The History of Bangladesh, Lucas and Luna explore the little-known story of Portuguese pirates and colonists in 17th-century Chittagong. They discuss how the Magh and Arakanese rulers allied with Portuguese adventurers to raid Mughal Bengal, the rise of the fortified settlement at Dianga, and the eventual Mughal reconquest under Shaista Khan. The conversation also touches on the slave trade, the role of the Augustinian missionaries, and the lasting impact on Bengal's maritime history. Specific names and terms include Sandwip, Dianga, Arakan, Mrauk U, Magh, Firingi, Shaista Khan, Shah Jahan, and the capture of Chittagong in 1666. This episode offers a nuanced look at a turbulent period when Bengal's coast was a frontier of piracy, empire, and religious conflict.
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