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170. The Bengal Famine: A Disaster on the Horizon

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Navigating Colonial Tensions: India in the Early 1940s

This chapter explores the historical backdrop of India in the early 1940s, specifically during the pivotal year of 1942. It highlights the growing tensions between Indians and British colonial rule, significant wartime events, and the socio-economic struggles faced by the Bengali people.

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