@article{article_1667905, title={British Naturalization of Turkish Armenians in Bengal: An example of ‘No Permanent Alienage.’}, journal={Review of Armenian Studies}, pages={147–176}, year={2025}, DOI={10.54842/ras.1667905}, author={Abedin, Minhazul}, keywords={Armenian, Bengal, British, Naturalization, Turkish.}, abstract={Historically the Armenians, are renowned globally for their expertise in trade and commerce. Another distinct category of Armenians is professionals. During the 17th century, Armenians migrated to Baburid India and Bengal. Armenians were the initial foreign visitors to Bengal during Muslim rule. Due to their proficiency and effective communication, they expanded their business throughout the Indian subcontinent. They maintained robust business and political ties with the Nawab of Bengal. They even mediated the establishment of contacts between the Baburid dynasty and the British East India Company. Following the British annexation of Bengal in 1757 and the subsequent colonization of India in 1857, individuals from British India became British subjects by being born within the dominions of the Crown. To become citizens, the others were required to apply for the British Naturalization and Status of Aliens Act (B.N. & S. A.). Accordingly, this study focuses on when and why the Armenians came to Bengal? Under which act did they apply for this naturalization? Which conditions did they have to obey? How was the sequence of the gradual process? And which theory of naturalization matches their acquirement of citizenship?}, number={52}, publisher={Terazi Yayıncılık}