Bangali Paltan

Dear reader, We need your support to keep the flame of knowledge burning bright! Our hosting server bill is due on June 1st, and without your help, Bharatpedia faces the risk of shutdown. We've come a long way together in exploring and celebrating our rich heritage. Now, let's unite to ensure Bharatpedia continues to be a beacon of knowledge for generations to come. Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference. Together, let's preserve and share the essence of Bharat.

Thank you for being part of the Bharatpedia family!
Please scan the QR code on the right click here to donate.

0%

transparency: ₹0 raised out of ₹100,000 (0 supporter)

Bangali Paltan was a British Indian military unit formed during World War One. The soldiers were recruited from the Bengal region and trained in Karachi. They fought in Mesopotamia, and were stationed in Baghdad. After the end of World War One, they were used to crush a rebellion by Kurds in the Middle East. 63 soldiers in the unit died. Most of recruit came from middle class Bengali families. Notable soldiers in the unit included Khwaja Habibullah, Kazi Nazrul Islam, Ranadaprasad Saha and Mahbubul Alam.^[1]^[2]^[3]

References[edit]

↑ Huq, Muhammad Lutful. "Bangali Paltan". Banglapedia. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
↑ "Illustrated Weekly of Pakistan". Illustrated Weekly of Pakistan. Vol. 20. Pakistan Herald Publications. 1968. p. 8.
↑ Mostakim, Golam (2008). "Kazi Nazrul Islam: His Life and Works (1899-1976)". Bangladesh Quarterly. Vol. 29. Department of Films & Publications, Government of Bangladesh. p. 66.

[1] Huq, Muhammad Lutful. "Bangali Paltan". Banglapedia. Retrieved 8 December 2017.

[2] "Illustrated Weekly of Pakistan". Illustrated Weekly of Pakistan. Vol. 20. Pakistan Herald Publications. 1968. p. 8.

[3] Mostakim, Golam (2008). "Kazi Nazrul Islam: His Life and Works (1899-1976)". Bangladesh Quarterly. Vol. 29. Department of Films & Publications, Government of Bangladesh. p. 66.

[1]

[2]

[3]