Bengal Famine of 1770

The Bengal Famine of 1770 was a severe food shortage that caused widespread starvation and death in Bengal, India. It was triggered by a poor harvest, combined with bad weather and economic policies imposed by the British East India Company, which controlled the region. These policies led to increased taxation and disrupted local agriculture and trade. As a result, millions of people struggled to find enough food, leading to famine and suffering. The famine highlighted the impact of colonial economic practices and inadequate response to natural calamities, resulting in significant loss of life and hardship for the local population.