How Britain Drained Bengal’s Wealth | The Rise of the British Raj | EP-7 Documentary

Bengal was once the richest province on Earth. But after the Battle of Plassey, everything changed.

In this episode of The Forgotten Golden Bengal series, we explore how the British East India Company transformed Bengal into the financial engine of the British Empire. From massive tax extraction to the destruction of Bengal’s weaving industry and the devastating famines, this episode uncovers the hidden cost of colonial rule.

Discover how Bengal’s gold, textiles, and agriculture fueled Britain’s industrial revolution—and how millions suffered in silence.

This is Episode 7 of our historical documentary series on QSTv4u.

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The Battle of Plassey ended in a single morning — but its consequences reshaped history forever.

In Episode 6 of The Forgotten Golden Bengal, we uncover what happened after the battlefield fell silent.

Bengal, once the world’s richest province, was reduced to an economic colony under the control of the British East India Company.

This documentary explores how wealth was extracted, industries destroyed, famine intensified, and how a private company learned to rule millions.

From broken looms to starving villages, this is the untold story of how Bengal was drained — and how colonial rule truly began.

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After the Battle of Plassey, Bengal didn’t just lose a war—it lost its future.

This episode reveals how the East India Company transformed Bengal from the world’s richest province into a controlled colony through taxes, trade manipulation, and economic exploitation.

📌 Watch till the end to understand how one battle reshaped South Asia forever.

🎬 Series: The Forgotten Golden Bengal
📺 Channel: QSTv4u

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EPISODE 4: The Battle of Plassey — The Day That Changed South Asia Forever.
In this cinematic documentary from QSTv4u, we explore the true story behind the 1757 Battle of Plassey—
a moment that ended Bengal’s independence and opened the door to British rule.

This episode reveals:
✔ The betrayal of Mir Jafar
✔ The strategy of Robert Clive
✔ How Siraj-ud-Daula was trapped
✔ How one morning reshaped the Indian subcontinent
✔ The true political and economic impact on Bengal

Series: The Forgotten Golden Bengal: Rise & Fall of the World’s Richest Province
Episode 4: The Battle of Plassey — The Last Stand

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The Richest Man in History — And Why No One Talks About Him #shorts

Mansa Musa, the emperor of Mali, had so much gold that one journey changed the economy of an entire region. His empire ruled Africa’s richest trade routes, libraries, scholars, and cities of knowledge like Timbuktu.

This is the true story of the richest man who ever lived — a legend history forgot.
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Siraj ud Daula The Last Independent Nawab Rise Before the Fall EP 3

Siraj ud Daula The Last Independent Nawab Rise Before the Fall EP 3 EPISODE 3 — The Rise of Siraj-ud-Daula: The Last Independent Nawab of Bengal Series: The Forgotten Golden Bengal: Rise and Fall of the World’s Richest Province Channel: QSTv4u Before the fall of Bengal… before the betrayal… there rose a young ruler who dared to challenge the most powerful empire on earth — Siraj-ud-Daula. Born in 1733 and personally chosen by his grandfather Alivardi Khan, Siraj was trained for crisis, not comfort. At just 23, he became the Nawab of the richest province in the world — Bengal. But British ambitions were rising. Treaty violations. Illegal fortifications. Secret alliances with Mir Jafar, Jagat Seth, and Company loyalists. The tension exploded when Siraj stormed the British factory at Kasimbazar, sending shockwaves across India. The British retaliated with a propaganda weapon — the Black Hole of Calcutta — a story still debated by historians today. Meanwhile, Robert Clive prepared for war. Bengal now stood at the edge of destiny… the Battle of Plassey was coming. 🔥 Episode 4 Preview: The day that changed South Asia forever — The Battle of Plassey. And the betrayal that sealed Bengal’s fate. #SirajUdDaula #BengalHistory #GoldenBengal #QSTv4u #Plassey #EastIndiaCompany #IndianHistory #DocumentaryShorts #HistorySeries #SouthAsiaHistory #Kasimbazar #BlackHoleOfCalcutta #RobertClive #MughalEra #HistoricalDocumentary

Before the Fall of Bengal The Untold Tension That Shaped History

Before the Fall of Bengal — The Hidden Tension That Changed History Forever

EPISODE 2 of our documentary series reveals the rising political storms inside Bengal’s royal court — the secret decisions, foreign interference, and internal betrayal that slowly pushed the world’s richest region toward catastrophe.

This video continues the journey from Episode 1 (The Golden Age of Bengal), uncovering the truth behind the power struggles, the Nawab’s weakening control, and the foreign traders who studied Bengal’s wealth with hungry eyes.

📌 This is the untold story of how the first cracks appeared — long before the final collapse.