The Great Bengal Famine of 1943 was a devastating famine in British India's Bengal province during World War II. It is estimated to have caused the deaths of millions due to starvation, malaria, and other diseases exacerbated by malnutrition.
In which year the Bengal famine happened?
Asked in WBCS Main Paper 4 2019 · Topic: Economic Impact of British Rule on India (Famines, Poverty, and Agrarian Distress)
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