Topography of Bengal’s Prosperity: A Historical Analysis DR MD. ABUL BASHAR Associate Professor, Department of Islamic History and Culture University of Chittagong.

https://doi.org/10.59815/bhs.vol2601

Abstract: This research paper attempts to explore the state of Bengal’s prosperity which reached its zenith particularly under the Mughals. In adopting the doctrinal method, this paper aims to examine some factors including geological atmospheres and proper governance etc. which contributed to bring prosperity to the country. This paper strives to show that Bengal has wonderful features that can bring her glorious prosperity but the ruling class's lack of good intentions, lack of benevolence and lack of good governance are deeply rooted problems that need to be solved. This paper further argues that with the right approach and determination of the ruling elites we can revive the prosperity and bring about positive change in the country. Finally, this paper attempts to prove that the congenial ecology and environment within the state and good intension of the ruling elites may revive the historic economic prosperity whose example exists in the history of Bengal.

Key Words: Bengal’s Prosperity, Geo-atmosphere, People’s Labour, Ethical Governance.