History of Canals in Bengal
Himendusekhar Banerjee, "History of Canals in Bengal"
English | ASIN : B07J6B11MG | 2018 | 484 pages | AZW3 | 1,5 MB
English | ASIN : B07J6B11MG | 2018 | 484 pages | AZW3 | 1,5 MB
Bengal is a riverine state. The most important part of this is the canal Network. From the very beginning, the canal played an important role in the commercial trade of Bengal. Besides, it had a great impact on the life of Bengal.
The great rivers of Bengal, their numerous branches and adjuncts, intersect the country in such a way that provide the most complete and easy navigation throughout. Governed by climatic rhythm, these rivers and channels are calm in one season and violent at another. It is therefore quite obvious that a great variety of boats were developed throughout all the centuries to suit local needs manoeuvred by a group of brave hearts who were prepared to face any odds on the watery region.