EPISODE · Jul 9, 2026 · 6 MIN
The Portuguese Pirate Queen of Bengal: Sandwip's Forgotten Ruler
from The Hidden History of Bengal: Kingdoms, Empires, and Revolution — Fexingo History · host Fexingo
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the story of Juliana, a Portuguese pirate queen who ruled the island of Sandwip in the Bay of Bengal in the 17th century. They discuss how she and her husband Domingos Carvalho seized control of the island, their alliance with the Arakanese Magh pirates, and their clashes with the Mughal governor Shaista Khan. The episode delves into the complex dynamics of piracy, trade, and empire in the Bengal delta, revealing how a former slave turned queen defied the mighty Mughal navy. Listeners will learn about the fall of Sandwip in 1666 and Juliana's eventual fate, as well as the broader context of Portuguese and Magh piracy in the region. This episode draws on sources from the Alamgirnama and European travel accounts to paint a vivid picture of a forgotten chapter in Bengal's history. #Juliana #Sandwip #Bengal #Portuguese #PirateQueen #ShaistaKhan #Magh #Arakan #Chittagong #MughalNavy #Alamgirnama #DomingosCarvalho #History #FexingoHistory #Piracy #BayOfBengal #17thCentury #India Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the story of Juliana, a Portuguese pirate queen who ruled the island of Sandwip in the Bay of Bengal in the 17th century. They discuss how she and her husband Domingos Carvalho seized control of the island, their alliance with the Arakanese Magh pirates, and their clashes with the Mughal governor Shaista Khan. The episode delves into the complex dynamics of piracy, trade, and empire in the Bengal delta, revealing how a former slave turned queen defied the mighty Mughal navy. Listeners will learn about the fall of Sandwip in 1666 and Juliana's eventual fate, as well as the broader context of Portuguese and Magh piracy in the region. This episode draws on sources from the Alamgirnama and European travel accounts to paint a vivid picture of a forgotten chapter in Bengal's history. #Juliana #Sandwip #Bengal #Portuguese #PirateQueen #ShaistaKhan #Magh #Arakan #Chittagong #MughalNavy #Alamgirnama #DomingosCarvalho #History #FexingoHistory #Piracy #BayOfBengal #17thCentury #India Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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