Descendants of conquerors Gengis Khan (d. 1227) and Tamerlane (d. 1405), the Mughals were Turco-Mongol Muslims. They were originally established in Central Asia, but were driven out by the Uzbeks in the early 16th century. It was from Kabul, where they initially sought refuge, that they embarked on their conquest of India in 1526.

The dawn – La Compagnie des Indes Orientales – initial settlements – Chandernagore and dependencies – predecessors and successors of Dupleix – the golden era – trade network – fall of French settlements in Bengal – Urban settlement – devastation in British hand – Revolution.

From the collection of Service hydrographique de la Marine dedicated to Bengal and the surrounding areas including Ganges Delta. 

                            Special map of the mouth of the Ganges and other rivers in the Kingdom of Bengal, 1714

                                                                          Département Cartes et plans, BnF