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of Khwaja Kamal while the infantry unit was put under Jamal Khan. Despite strategically sound warfare on
Udayaditya's part, the face-off ended in a devastating defeat — he, alongside Jamal Khan, barely escaped to Jessore where the rear-guard was being mounted. The Mughals continued in their advance and camped at Buranhatty, not far from Jessore. Soon enough, Bakla fell. With Jessore being opened up from all sides, Paratapaditya left for the Mughal camp to offer his submission. However, for reasons unknown, he ditched the plan and the conflict continued. Pratapaditya took, what would be his last stand, about 5 miles north of his capital, in a makeshift fort. The defence hold for days before felling to a sudden attack, forcing him to retreat to Jessore and concede defeat.
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the trade routes. The
Portuguese established a thriving trade network in the region, exchanging goods such as textiles, spices, and precious metals. Their presence bolstered the local economy, as they facilitated the flow of these commodities between South Asia and Europe. Additionally, the Portuguese influence contributed to the cultural and economic integration of Jessore into the global trading system of the time. Pratapaditya, recognizing the value of this relationship, engaged with the Portuguese to enhance the prosperity of his domain, thereby creating a mutually beneficial economic partnership.
380:, a modernized retelling of Basu's novel. Soon, the British administrators would start taking a keen interest in local history and naturally, Pratapaditya. In 1857, Smyth was the first colonial official to chronicle our subject — he came upon certain ruins in Sunderban, which local legends had attributed to Pratapaditya. 11 years later, Rainey read a paper on Pratapaditya in The Asiatic Society: the contents were borrowed from Tarkalankar's work and Pratapaditya was a hero. The first critical evaluation came in 1874 in Westland's
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Mughals in their expeditions, Islam Khan decided to seize Jessore alongside adjacent Bakla; Ray hypothesizes that the Mughals were trying to control the entire span of Hooghly — whose hinterlands were vital from an economic as well as a military perspective — and hence, scoped for opportunities. Pratapaditya requested for a pardon and dispatched 80 war-boats under Sangramaditya but in vain; Sangramaditya was captured, and the fleet destroyed.
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364:. Written as a historical romance novel c. 1800, Basu claimed to be among the heirs of Pratapaditya and used family letters and a Persian manuscript among sources. Both of these works significantly influenced the production of future literature on Pratapaditya; notably, it was caste that played a defining role in the rise and fall of Pratapaditya in these narratives, and
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military assistance and advanced shipbuilding techniques, played a crucial role in safeguarding vital trade routes and asserting dominance over the Bay of Bengal. The large number of warships ensured that
Jessore's maritime interests were well-protected and allowed for effective control of regional waters.
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Mughals, who were on the ascendancy, might have been an additional factor. Carvalho's arrest empowered the local Afghans to loot and massacre the Portuguese the same night; even the church was not spared. The next day, Pratapaditya destroyed Carvalho's fleet, arrested the
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For about the first decade, Pratapaditya likely ruled in a dyarchy with
Basanta Ray. It is believed that c. 1598 - 1600, Pratapaditya had his uncle murdered with support from the Portuguese and ascended to the throne. In return, he allowed the Portuguese Missionaries to settle in his territories; the
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In addition to his naval forces, Pratapaditya's cavalry was renowned for its mobility and effectiveness in combat. With 10,000 cavalrymen, his forces were well-equipped with armor and weaponry influenced by various regional styles and practices. This cavalry played a significant role in defending his
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During the reign of
Pratapaditya, the ruler of Jessore in the early 17th century, the Portuguese played a significant role in the local economy through their trade activities. Jessore, located in present-day Bangladesh, became a crucial hub for Portuguese merchants due to its strategic position along
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Pratapaditya to start preparing for the inevitable. Udayaditya along with the majority of his force was sent away to take a defensive stance on the banks of one Salka river, north of the capital, where a fort was rapidly constructed; a well-equipped navy was put under the command
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Portuguese to pay the ransom caused consternation in local Hindus who raided the church suspecting the missionaries of Machiavellian tactics. Eventually, once the ransom was paid, Pratapaditya had the Portuguese as well as the Missionaries leave Jessore permanently.
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Zamindars in the region. The deals was struck at a time when the Mughals were fighting multiple forces in Bengal and in a desperate need for allies. By 1612, most of the rebel Zamindars were subdued and Mughal ascendancy in the region was established. However, citing that Pratap did not
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Under the rule of Pratapaditya, Jessore not only thrived economically but also fortified its military capabilities. Pratapaditya, known for his strategic acumen, commanded a formidable fleet of approximately 700 warships and a cavalry force of 10,000 men. His naval fleet, bolstered by Portuguese
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In 1609, Islam Khan was appointed as the Subehdar of Bengal. Pratap sent his son Sangramaditya to greet Khan, who was inducted into imperial service; it was suggested that Pratap follow suit. In 1609, Pratap met Khan with fifty thousand rupees and other presents, accepting Mughal vassalage and
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By mid-1870s, Pratapaditya was no longer a unanimous hero — the colonial administration was pushing back against panegyrics. Beveridge's report in 1876 portrayed him to be a "cruel monster" for murdering Carvalho. Falkner deemed him to be an adventurer, not worth more than a footnote.
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His rule over Jessore coincided with multiple foreign powers — the Portuguese, the Arakanese, and the Mughals — vying for the control of the Bengal delta and entering into fragile alliances with local rulers. In 1602, Dominique Carvalho, a Portuguese war-master in service of
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would confirm their possessions. Sources do not mention Shirhari except in the immediate aftermath of the Battle of Rajmahal; so, it is difficult to speculate about Shrihari's reign but a non-extant inscription imposes a terminus ante quem of c. 1590 for the end of his rule.
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Pratapaditya appears to have attempted in leveraging this multipolarity to his advantage. In 1605, he invited Carvalho to his kingdom only to have him arrested. Du Jarric accuses Pratapadiya of having entered into a secret treaty with the Arakans to save his own territory;
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territory from external threats and in maintaining order within his domain. The combination of a powerful navy and a well-trained cavalry under Pratapaditya's command ensured both the security and expansion of Jessore's influence during his reign.
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surviving Portuguese, and confiscated all of their properties; after a summary trial, four were put to death and a ransom of eleven thousand rupees was fixed for the rest.
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