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Bangladesh was ruled by Buddhist Kings from the 8-12th Century. Muslim invaders took over causing many inhabitants to convert to Islam. By 1750, Bengal was under British rule. The economy was dominated by export crops of opium, jute & rice. In 1947 Bengal was split, Hindu West Bengal, including Calcutta, remained with India, & Muslim East Bengal became the Eastern province of Pakistan. [BA] {UA}
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