The Cambridge History of India, Vol. I: Ancient India v1.c15.52
The Cambridge History of India, Vol. I: Ancient India v1.c15.52
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The approach to the coast of Bengal, as may be concluded from this geographical description, presents little of interest. At the entrance to the Hooghly river, the westernmost of the deltaic channels, are broad grey mud banks, with here and there a palm tree. From time to time, as the ship passes some more solid ground, there are villages of thatched huts, surrounded by tall green banana plantations.