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List Of Bengalis
This article provides lists of famous and notable Bengali people in the South Asian subcontinent, mainly what is today Bangladesh, Pakistan and India, and people with Bengali ancestry or people who speak Bengali as their primary language. Monarchs Pala Dynasty ''Chronological order'' Chandra Dynasty * Traillokyachandra (900–930) * Srichandra (930–975) * Kalyanachandra (975–1000) * Ladahachandra (1000–1020) * Govindachandra (1020–1050) Deva Dynasty * Dasharathadeva (1281) * Pratapaditya, Maharaja of Jessore (1561–1611) * Kirtinarayan Basu, Raja of Chandradwip (from 1668), converted to Islam Ilyas Shahi dynasty (1352–1414) House of Ganesha * Raja Ganesha * Jalaluddin Muhammad Shah * Shamsuddin Ahmad Shah (1419–1436) Hussain Shahi dynasty (1494–1538) Other * Paragal Khan, 16th-century governor of Chittagong * Chhuti Khan, 16th-century governor of Chittagong * Shahzada Danyal, son of Alauddin Husain Shah * Syeda Momena Khatun, daughter of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bengali People
Bengalis (singular Bengali bn, বাঙ্গালী/বাঙালি ), also rendered as Bangalee or the Bengali people, are an Indo-Aryan ethnolinguistic group originating from and culturally affiliated with the Bengal region of South Asia. The current population is divided between the independent country Bangladesh and the Indian states of West Bengal, Tripura and parts of Assam, Meghalaya and Manipur. Most of them speak Bengali, a language from the Indo-Aryan language family. Bengalis are the third-largest ethnic group in the world, after the Han Chinese and Arabs. Thus, they are the largest ethnic group within the Indo-Europeans and the largest ethnic group in South Asia. Apart from Bangladesh and the Indian states of West Bengal, Tripura, Manipur, and Assam's Barak Valley, Bengali-majority populations also reside in India's union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, with significant populations in the Indian states of Arunachal Pradesh, Delhi, Odisha, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mahipala II
Mahipala II was the successor to the Pala king Vigrahapala III in the Bengal region of the Indian subcontinent, and thirteenth ruler of the Pala line reigning for 6 years. He was succeeded by Shurapala II. Mahipala II was locked in a bitter conflict with his ambitious younger brothers, Surapala and Ramapala. He imprisoned them early in his reign. The common people were also oppressed during his rule. Mahipala had to face a well-organised rebellion of his vassal chiefs. Mahipala’s army was small and ill-equipped, but he advanced to fight the rebels. He was defeated and killed by the rebels under the leadership of Divya. The rebels occupied the capital, and Surapala and Ramapala fled the city. See also *List of rulers of Bengal This is a list of rulers of Bengal. For much of its history, Bengal was split up into several independent kingdoms, completely unifying only several times. In ancient times, Bengal consisted of the kingdoms of Pundra, Suhma, Vanga, Samatata .. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pratapaditya
Pratapaditya was a Mughal vassal of Jessore and a powerful Zamindar of lower Bengal, before being crushed by the Mughal Empire. He was eulogized, in an ahistorical manner, by 20th century Bengali nationalists as a Hindu liberator from foreign (Islamic) rule. Sources History Three contemporary sources remain — * Letters of Portuguese Jesuit priests. **Collated in Histoire des lndes Orientales by Father Du Jarric. * Baharistan-i-Ghaibi * Travelogues of Abdul Latif. Background Pratapaditya's father Shrihari (or Shridhara), was an influential officer in the service of Daud Khan Karrani; he was appointed as the ''wazir'' to replace Ludi Khan. On the fall of Daud Khan at the hand of the Mughals in the Battle of Rajmahal, Shrihari fled to the marshes of Khulna, claimed independence, and assumed the title of " Maharaja Vikramaditya". Pratapaditya assumed power in 1584. His rule over Jessore saw multiple foreign powers — the Portuguese, the Arakanese, and the Mughals — ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dasharathadeva
Raja Dasarathadeva Danujmadhava (Raja Danuaja Rai) was the last known Hindu king of East Bengal. He was the Deva king of Chandradvipa (present-day Barisal). History His ruling kingdom was near the neighborhood of Sonargaon between 1260 and 1268 CE. He later attacked Vikrampur and conquered Sena kingdom before 1280 CE. See also * List of rulers of Bengal This is a list of rulers of Bengal. For much of its history, Bengal was split up into several independent kingdoms, completely unifying only several times. In ancient times, Bengal consisted of the kingdoms of Pundra, Suhma, Vanga, Samatat ... * Deva dynasty * History of Bengal References {{DEFAULTSORT:Dasharathadeva Rulers of Bengal 13th-century Indian people ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Govindachandra (Chandra Dynasty)
Govindachandra (reigned 1020–1045) was the last kayastha ruler of the Chandra dynasty in eastern Bengal. History According to the Tirumalai inscription, during his reign, the kingdom faced a massive invasion by the Chola king, Rajendra Chola I between 1021–1024 CE. In the inscription he was identified as ''Govindachandra of Vangaladesa''. In early 1049 CE, the Kalachuri king, Karnadeva (reigned 1042–1072) also launched an attack on Govindachandra (which may have been the downfall of the Chandra dynasty). According to Bengali folk ballads, Govichandra gave up his crown to live the rest of his life as an ascetic Asceticism (; from the el, ἄσκησις, áskesis, exercise', 'training) is a lifestyle characterized by abstinence from sensual pleasures, often for the purpose of pursuing spiritual goals. Ascetics may withdraw from the world for their p .... References * * {{s-end Chandra kings ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ladahachandra
Ladahachandra was the fourth ruler of the Chandra dynasty in eastern Bengal. Although he was a Buddhist and a renowned patron of Buddhism, he was also very sympathetic to Vaishnavite teachings (according to the two copperplates discovered at Mainamati). References * *{{Cite book , last=Chowdhury , first=Abdul Momin , title=Dynastic History of Bengal , date=1967 , publisher=The Asiatic Society of Pakistan , location=Dacca Dhaka ( or ; bn, ঢাকা, Ḍhākā, ), formerly known as Dacca, is the capital and largest city of Bangladesh, as well as the world's largest Bengali-speaking city. It is the eighth largest and sixth most densely populated city i ... Chandra kings ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalyanachandra
Kalyanachandra (reigned c. 975 – 1000) was the third ruler of the Chandra dynasty in eastern Bengal. His campaign against the Kamboja dynasty of northern Bengal allowed the resurgent Pala Emperor Mahipala I to reclaim much of the Pala Empire. He was also the father of Buddhist patron Atiśa ( bn, অতীশ দীপংকর শ্রীজ্ঞান, ôtiś dīpôṅkôr śrigyen; 982–1054) was a Buddhist religious leader and master. He is generally associated with his work carried out at the Vikramashila monastery in Biha .... References * * Chandra kings 10th-century rulers in Asia {{Asia-royal-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Srichandra
Srichandra (reigned c. 930–975) was the second and most influential ruler of the Chandra Dynasty in eastern Bengal. Life After Traillokyachandra, Srichandra ascended the throne, taking the titles "Paramsaugata", "Parameshwar", "Parambhattārak" and "Mahārājādhirāj". According to the book ''Dynastic History of Bengal'' by Abdul Momin Chowdhury, Srichandra ruled 45 years, from 930 to 975 CE. Again, Ramesh Chandra Majumdar mentioned in his book, ''History of Bangladesh'' that Srichandra reigned from 905 to 955 CE. However, Srichandra reigned the longest period among the five Chandra kings. Parts of Manikganj, Dhaka, Faridpur along the banks of the Padma, Shrihatta and Cumilla came under his rule. Srichandra moved his capital from Devparvat to Bikrampur (under present-day Munshiganj). A detailed description of the Chandras can be found from the Paschimbhag copperplate inscription. Much of what is known of him comes from the copper plates from Mainamati as well as the Paschi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Traillokyachandra
Traillokyachandra (reigned c. 900 - 930) was the first ruler of the Chandra dynasty in the kingdom of Harikela in eastern Bengal. His father, Subarnachandra, was a vassal to the earlier rulers of the Harikela Kingdom. Traillokyachandra established the dynasty, centered at Devaparvata (near Mainamati, Comilla) and expanded into modern Kachua Upazila before declaring himself as Maharajadhiraja Mahārāja (; also spelled Maharajah, Maharaj) is a Sanskrit title for a "great ruler", "great king" or " high king". A few ruled states informally called empires, including ruler raja Sri Gupta, founder of the ancient Indian Gupta Empire, a .... References * * {{s-end Chandra kings ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Govindapala
Govindapala is believed to be the successor of Madanapala the last ruler of the Pala dynasty in the Bengal region of the Indian subcontinent. However, the relationship between them has not been discovered yet. Govindapala became ruler of the Gaya district after the death of Madanapala in 1161 AD. However, those after his 4th year use words like ''Vinastarajye'' and ''Gatarajye'', which probably means his kingdom was destroyed sometime around 1165. If Govindpala indeed ruled after 1165, his reign probably coincided with Palapala. His -pala suffix, along with his usage of the title ''Lord of Gauda,'' may suggest he recaptured Gauda for a short time, and that he was the last member of the imperial Pala dynasty. He was succeeded by Palapala after whom the dynasty vanished into history, although some later kings are known from tradition, like Indradumnyapala and Bhimapala. See also *List of rulers of Bengal *History of India *History of Bengal The history of Bengal is intertwi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madanapala (Pala Dynasty)
Madanapala (reigned 1139 – 1161 CE) was the successor to the Pala king Gopala IV in the Bengal region of the Indian subcontinent, and eighteenth and final ruler of Pala lineage reigning for 18 years. He was succeeded by Govindapala, whose lineage of that name is questionable. Madanapala was the youngest son of Ramapala and his wife Madanadevi. In the copperplate of the 2nd year of Madanapala's nephew Gopala IV's reign, although Gopala IV was mentioned as ''Parameswara Parambhattraka Maharajadhiraja'', Madanapala was mentioned as ''rajah'' and royal minister, moreover that year was also noted as 2nd year of Madanapala's reign. Ryosuke Furui considers this to be the proof of Madanapala's regency for his young nephew. The Bihar Hill image inscription, dated Madanapala's year 3, refers to the 'victorious' reign of Madanapala, while the Nongadh pedestal inscription, dated year 1201 Vikrama Era equivalent to his year 1 or 2, mentions only his name without indicating about his ki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gopala III
Gopala III, previously known as Gopala II, (reigned 940–960 CE) was the successor to the Pala king Rajyapala in the Bengal region of the Indian subcontinent, and ninth ruler of the Pala line reigning for 20 years. He was succeeded by Vigrahapala II. Life He was the son of Rajyapala by the Rashtrakuta princess Bhagyadevi, who may be identified as a daughter of Jagattunga, himself a son of Emperor Krishna II. During Gopala's reign, the Chandelas and Kalachuris of Tripuri emerged in lands formerly of the Pratiharas. The Kamboja tribes also established themselves in the North of Bengal, pushing Gopala to southern Bihar and western Bengal. He was a weak ruler, like all the late Pala rulers. The Pala territory greatly reduced during his reign. See also *List of rulers of Bengal This is a list of rulers of Bengal. For much of its history, Bengal was split up into several independent kingdoms, completely unifying only several times. In ancient times, Bengal consisted o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
