Sikander Shah and Politics – Visionary Sultan of Bengal’s Ilyas Shahi Dynasty
đ️ Sikander Shah and Politics — The Power, Policy, and Vision of a Historical Sultan --- đ English Version Introduction The 14th century in Bengal was a turning point — a time when regional kingdoms rose from the shadow of Delhi to form independent sultanates. Among the rulers who defined this era, Sikander Shah (Sikander Saha) stands tall as a politically wise and visionary Sultan. He was the second ruler of the Ilyas Shahi dynasty, ruling from 1358 to 1390 CE, and son of Shamsuddin Ilyas Shah, the founder of the Bengal Sultanate. His reign represented not only territorial expansion but also political consolidation, diplomacy, and cultural integration. Sikander Shah’s politics blended strength and statesmanship, faith and flexibility, making him one of the most remarkable rulers of medieval Bengal. --- Political Background When Sikander Shah ascended the throne, Bengal was still consolidating its independence from the Delhi Sultanate. His father, Ilyas Shah, had unified ...