Discuss the major causes and events that led to the Bengal famine of 1943. (150 Words)
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KEY POINTS
Researchers have used old weather data and modern simulation methods to reach a conclusion long acknowledged by historians the Bengal famine of 1943-44 was not caused by an agricultural drought but was man-made.
Major events
· World war- 2 , increase in prices of food supplies, withdrawal of deposits from banks by people especially in U>P abd Bihar.
· In early 1943, military and political events adversely affected Bengal’s economy, which was exacerbated by refugees from Burma.
· Asian threat of World War II, British reverses caused due to japans invasion.
Causes
· Market supplies and transport systems were disrupted, this is attributed to British policies, and prioritisation of distribution of supplies to the military and other select groups.
· Disease like malaria led to starvation, and malnutrition.
· Wartime grain import restrictions imposed by the British government played a major role in the famine.
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