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History of Bangladesh
History of Bangladesh
Khorasanis referred to the land as an "inferno full of gifts", due to its unbearable climate
but abundance of wealth.[54][full citation needed] During the late 16th century, the Baro-Bhuyan (a
confederation of Muslim and Hindu aristocrats) ruled eastern Bengal; its leader was the
Mansad-e-Ala,[55] a title held by Isa Khan and his son Musa Khan. The Khan dynasty is
considered local heroes for resisting North Indian invasions with their river navies.