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The Bermuda Triangle is generally defined by three points: Miami, Florida (southernmost point), Bermuda (easternmost point), and Puerto Rico (northernmost point). The area forms a triangular region in the western part of the North Atlantic Ocean where numerous ships and aircraft are said to have disappeared under mysterious circumstances.

Christopher Columbus reportedly observed unusual phenomena in the Bermuda Triangle region during his voyages in the late 15th century, including strange lights and compass malfunctions. In his journal, he noted erratic compass readings and seeing a great flame of fire, which some consider among the earliest recorded observations of anomalous activity in the region.

Shamsuddin Ilyas Shah declared himself Sultan of Bengal in 1342 after the governor of Bengal declared independence from Delhi. He established the Ilyas Shahi dynasty, the first independent Muslim dynasty in Bengal. The other rulers listed were his successors, not the first sultan.

The Gita Govinda, a famous Sanskrit poem about Krishna and Radha, was composed by Jayadeva during the reign of Lakshman Sen of the Sen Dynasty (late 12th century). The Sen rulers before Lakshman Sen (Ballal Sen, Vijay Sen, Hemanta Sen) preceded this literary work.

Raja Rammohan Roy (1772-1833) is widely regarded as the Father of the Bengal Renaissance for his social reforms, advocacy for women's rights, abolition of Sati, and efforts to modernize Indian society. While Vidyasagar, Vivekananda, and Bose were important figures, Rammohan Roy's contributions came first and inspired the movement.

Calcutta was the capital of India until 1911, not 1914. The capital was shifted to New Delhi in 1911 during the reign of Emperor George V, with the formal transfer completed in 1931. The year 1914 marks the beginning of World War I, not the capital shift.

Siraj-ud-Daula was the last independent Nawab of Bengal who ruled without British control (1756-1757). After his defeat in the Battle of Plassey (1757), Mir Jafar became a puppet ruler under British influence. Mir Qasim and Alivardi Khan were earlier nawabs, with Alivardi Khan being Siraj's grandfather and predecessor.