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171. The Bengal Famine: Chaos in Calcutta

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Hunger's Role in India's Independence Movement

This chapter examines the Bengal Famine's role in mobilizing public sentiment against British colonial rule in India. It also discusses the long-lasting effects of the famine on India’s policies and the importance of preserving oral histories of survivors.

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