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📜 Historical Timeline of Bengal’s Food Culture A Journey Through 4,000 Years of Taste 🕰️ 1. Prehistoric & Early Settlements (Before 2000 BCE) Early settlers along the Ganga–Brahmaputra basin lived on foraged foods, fish, wild grains, roots, and fruits. Fishing and rice-like wild grains were already central to survival. 🕰️ 2. Vedic & Ancient Bengal (1500 BCE – 300 BCE) Rice becomes the primary grain; the region earns names like “Gauda” and “Vanga” for its rich crops and fish. Early spice use begins — mustard, ginger, turmeric, and aromatic herbs. 🕰️ 3. Maurya & Gupta Era (300 BCE – 600 CE) Irrigation expands agriculture. Rice, fish, lentils, leafy greens, and early fermented foods become staples. Trade introduces new fruits, spices, and cooking influences. 🕰️ 4. Pala–Sena Peri...