The Bengal Famine of 1943: A Tragic Convergence of Drought and Policy Failures

Bengal Famine

The Bengal Famine of 1943 stands as one of the most tragic events in India’s history, claiming the lives of an estimated 2 to 3 million people. This devastating famine, which occurred during World War II, was the result of a combination of natural factors like drought and policy failures under British colonial rule. Its … Read more