The Rise and Fall of the Bengal Navy: Khwaja Alimullah's Last Stand

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the remarkable story of Khwaja Alimullah, the Nawab of Dhaka, who built a formidable naval force in the 18th century to challenge British dominance in the rivers of Bengal. They discuss the strategic importance of the Meghna and Padma rivers, the construction of warships at Narayanganj, and the climactic Battle of Pirojpur in 1763. Lucas explains how Alimullah allied with Mir Qasim and used innovative tactics like fire ships, but ultimately fell to the superior firepower of the East India Company. The episode also touches on the legacy of Bengal's naval traditions and the fate of the nawaras—the traditional Bengal war boats—after the British victory. #KhwajaAlimullah #NawabOfDhaka #BattleOfPirojpur #BengalNavy #MirQasim #EastIndiaCompany #Narayanganj #MeghnaRiver #PadmaRiver #Nawaras #FireShips #BengalHistory #ColonialIndia #NavalHistory #18thCentury #History #FexingoHistory #SouthAsia #PalaEmpire #SenaDynasty Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo