- Source: List of wars involving Bangladesh
This is a list of battles and wars that involved or occurred in Bangladesh throughout different periods of history. Some of the battles and wars occurred when the modern area of Bangladesh was under different empires, especially the Mughal Empire and the British Empire, and the Bengalis served in both the Mughal and the British militaries. Since the independence of Bangladesh in 1971, it has its own military.
Bangladesh victory
Bangladesh defeat
Another result
Ongoing conflict
Pala Empire (750–1200)
The Pāla Empire (r. 750–1161 CE) was an imperial power during the post-classical period in the Indian subcontinent, which originated in the region of Bengal. It is named after its ruling dynasty, whose rulers bore names ending with the suffix Pāla ("protector" in Sanskrit), it took part in the major All-Indian conflict , the Kannauj Wars.
Bengal Sultanate (1338–1576)
Bengal became independent from the Delhi Sultanate in 1338, and remained independent till 1576 (except for brief Mughal and Afghan occupations in the 1540s). During this period, the Bengal Sultanate had its own military, and took part in various wars and armed conflicts.
Bengal Subah of Mughal Empire (1576–1717)
In 1576, the Mughal Empire conquered Bengal and turned it into a province of the empire. The Mughal rule continued until 1717, when Mughal Subadar (provincial governor) Murshid Quli Khan declared the independence of Bengal. During this period, Bengalis served in the Mughal military, and took part in many wars undertaken by the Mughals.
Independent Bengal Subah (1717–1765)
In 1717, Murshid Quli Khan, who was the provincial governor of the Mughal province of Bengal, taking advantage of the weakness of the declining Mughal Empire, declared the independence of Bengal and established himself as the Nawab of Bengal. Bengal remained independent until 1764, when the British annexed the region. During this period, Bengal had its own military, and Bengalis served in it.
Bengal Presidency (1765–1947)
East Bengal (1947–1955)
In 1947, East Bengal became a province of the newly established state of Pakistan, and retained this name till 1955. During this period, Bengalis served in the Pakistani military and took part in various conflicts involving Pakistan.
East Pakistan (1955–1971)
East Bengal was renamed East Pakistan in 1955, and it became one of the two units of Pakistan under the Pakistani policy of 'One Unit'. East Pakistan remained a part of Pakistan till 1971. During this period, Bengalis continued to serve in the Pakistani military and took part in the wars in which Pakistan participated during this period.
Provisional Government of Bangladesh (1971–1972)
Bangladesh (1972–present)
See also
History of Bengal
Military history of Bangladesh
Bangladesh Armed Forces
References
Datta, Kalikinkar (1963). Alivardi and His Times. World Press.
External links
Bangladesh Official Army website
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsN0aRn0Wh0
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