Wrestling
Held amid great festivity and jubilation, many believe that this traditional sporting event started in the Mughal era. Employed under influential Zamindars to provide security and status, the winners of such contests are hailed as ‘boli’ (powerful). It still continues to attract crowds in Chittagong, Bangladesh. It is popularly known as Jabbarer Boli Khela in this district.
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