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History of Bangladesh

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Bangladesh is a country located in South Asia. It is bordered by India to the north, east, and west, and by Myanmar (also known as Burma) to the south. The history of Bangladesh dates back to ancient times. The region was an important center of trade and commerce in the ancient world, and it was also home to a number of important empires and civilizations. The earliest recorded history of Bangladesh begins with the Mahabharata, an ancient Indian epic that mentions the kingdom of Gangaridai. The region was later conquered by the Maurya Empire, which ruled from the 3rd century BC to the 2nd century AD. During this period, Buddhism was introduced to the region and became a major religion. Over the centuries, Bangladesh was ruled by a number of empires and dynasties, including the Gupta Empire, the Pala Empire, the Sena Empire, and the Mughal Empire. The region was also influenced by European powers, including the British Empire, which controlled the region from the late 18th c...

1998 India becoming a Nuclear Nation

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In 1998, India conducted a series of nuclear tests at the Pokhran Test Range in the Indian state of Rajasthan. The tests, which were conducted on May 11 and May 13 of that year, consisted of five detonations, including one thermonuclear (hydrogen) bomb. The tests were widely condemned by the international community, and resulted in economic sanctions being imposed on India by several countries, including the United States. The decision to conduct the nuclear tests was made by the government of India, led by Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The tests were seen as a response to Pakistan's nuclear tests earlier that month, and were also intended to demonstrate India's status as a nuclear-armed state. The tests caused widespread outrage and condemnation from the international community, with many countries expressing concern about the potential for an arms race in South Asia. The United States, in particular, imposed economic sanctions on India in response to the te...