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Introduction :
West Bengal, the gateway for the exotic east - is a land of enthusiasm and poetry, organic splendor and powerful people, marked by a humane aspect, evident in just about every facet of their existence. Bengal features a long background that dates back, prior to the Aryan invasions of India. Known as 'Gauda' or 'Vanga' in historical Sanskrit literature, Bengal had a well settled civilisation and culture, in the time of the Aryan penetration. An integral component of succesive empires with the Mauryas and Guptas, Bengal also had its personal dynasty of impartial rulers, the Palas, who prolonged the current boundaries, substantially. The Senas and also the Muslim Sultanate who occupied Bengal, formed the distinct identification of Bengal.

This fascinating land from the Hooghly, has a lot to offer you to avid travellers. Calcutta, a distinctive town with its intriguing environs; Digha, the land of sand and sea; Vishnupur, an architectural treasure house; Shantiniketan, Tagore's abode of peace; the lost empire of Murshidabad; Malda-Gourand Pandua, relics from the Muslim rule; Darjeeling-a magnificent hill resort; the wildlife sanctuary at Doars, along with the marshy mangrove jungles of Sunderbans, property to the Royal Bengal Tiger, are a number of the key points of interest of this fascinating state.

Background :
Bengal finds a coveted place even in pre-historic occasions. At the time of Alexander's invasion a potent king known as Gangaridai ruled more than Bengal Ascendancy of the Guptas plus the Mauryas had little impact on Bengal. Later Sasanka grew to become King of Bengal and it is stated to have played an necessary role in north-eastern India in the early half from the seventh century. He was do well by Gopala, who founded the Plaa dynasty which ruled for hundreds of years and had designed a huge empire. The Pllas had been followed by the Sena dynasty which was ended by Muslim rulers from Delhi. Several Muslim rulers and governors until the Mugahal interval in sixteenth century ruled Bengal.

Following the Mugahls, history of modern day Bengal begins with the advent of European and English investing firms. the Battle of Plassey in 1775 changed the course of background when the English initial acquired a powerful foothold in Bengal and India. In 1905 it absolutely was partitioned to accomplish some political returns but people's growing motion under the auspices from the congress Party led towards the reunion in 1911. This triggered of the hectic motion for independence which culminated with Independence in 1947 and partition. Following 1947, the merger of native settlement started which ended with its last reorganization in 1956 when some Bengali speaking locations of a neighbouring state were transferred to west Bengal.

Travel Information
Air : Calcutta, the capital of West Bengal, is connected with Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Patna, Ahmedabad, Bangalore and other important cities. Calcutta also has a busy international airport.

Rail : Calcutta is connected with all major cities.

Road : Calcutta is connected by road with Delhi (1495 km), Mumbai (2060 km), Chennai (1734 km), Varanasi (676 km), Puri (555 km), Guwahati (1164 km) and Darjeeling (731 km).



 
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