Bangalla

Bangalla is a fictional country in the Tarzan universe created by Edgar Rice Burroughs. It is depicted as a large East African kingdom known for its diverse landscapes, including forests, highlands, and river systems. In various adaptations, Bangalla’s geography is described with some variation, but it is consistently presented as a land with strong ties to its wilderness and natural resources.

History and government are typically portrayed through a traditional framework, with a ruling authority at the center—often described as a royal court or a senior chieftain’s lineage—paired with regional leaders who govern their local communities. The rulers and elites are usually depicted as guardians of the land and its people, balancing diplomacy, defense, and internal affairs. Interactions with neighboring polities and with outsiders, including explorers, are recurring themes in the stories set in Bangalla.

Society in Bangalla is shown as a mix of agrarian and hunter-hartherer traditions, emphasizing family ties, honor, and skill in living with and navigating the wild. The population is imagined as culturally diverse, with distinct communities that contribute to a shared sense of national identity under the central authority.

In popular media, Bangalla appears across the Tarzan novels and related adaptations, including comic books and films, where writers adapt details to fit the tone and era of each work. As a fictional creation, its portrayal can vary between authors and media, while retaining its role as Tarzan’s homeland in the mythos.