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Bengal Famine 1943: As Revealed In A Survey Of The Destitutes In Calcutta is a significant historical document that examines one of the 20th century’s greatest humanitarian crises. Through comprehensive surveys and interviews with destitute populations in Calcutta, author Tarak Chandra Das presents empirical evidence of the widespread poverty, malnutrition, and mortality that characterized the 1943 Bengal Famine.
This non-fiction work combines statistical analysis with personal narratives to illustrate the lived experiences of those most severely affected by the famine. The survey methodology provides valuable insights into the social and economic conditions during this tragic period, offering researchers and historians a crucial primary source for understanding the famine’s devastating consequences on Bengal’s urban poor population.
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