"History of Bengal, Volume 2," edited by the eminent historian Professor Abdul Momin Chowdhury and published by the Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, stands as a seminal scholarly work detailing the medieval history of the Bengal region. Professor Dr. Md. Osman Ghani, within the academic framework of Islamic History and Civilization, provides critical insights into the socio-political and cultural transformations of this era. The volume covers the period from the Turkish conquest to the decline of Mughal rule, meticulously analyzing the rise of independent Sultanates, the flourishing of Indo-Islamic architecture, and the synthesis of local and Persianate cultures. Dr. Ghani’s perspective emphasizes the administrative efficiency, land revenue systems, and the religious harmony that characterized medieval Bengal. His scholarly engagement with this volume highlights the importance of using primary sources, such as inscriptions and contemporary chronicles, to reconstruct a holistic history of the region. As a senior academician at AUB, his contribution to the study of this volume aids in understanding the roots of modern Bengali identity and the civilizational progress achieved during the medieval centuries. This work remains an indispensable resource for researchers, students, and historians focusing on the intricate tapestry of Bengal’s past.

Keywords: History of Bengal, Asiatic Society, Medieval Bengal, Islamic History, Sultanate Period, Mughal Rule, Cultural Synthesis.