The Bengal Famine of 1770: When a Million Starved Under Company Rule
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In 1770, Bengal experienced one of the deadliest famines in history, with an estimated one-third of its population perishing. This episode explores the complex interplay of drought, war, and East India Company policies that turned a crop failure into a catastrophe. Hosts Lucas and Luna discuss the role of Warren Hastings, the speculative hoarding by Company servants, and the infamous 'Permanent Settlement' that followed. They also examine the Sanyasi Rebellion that erupted in the famine's wake, and the long shadow this disaster cast on British colonial rule in India. Specific figures like the Nawab of Bengal, the zamindars, and the jotedars are brought into focus, alongside contemporary accounts from British officials and Indian observers. This is a story of systemic failure and human suffering that reshaped the subcontinent.
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