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--- 🌍 Ruling Area of Sultan Sikander Shah (English Version) Introduction Sultan Sikander Shah, also known as Shams-ud-Din Sikander Shah, was one of the most powerful rulers of the Ilyas Shahi dynasty of Bengal. He ruled Bengal as an independent Sultanate during the late 14th century after it broke away from the Delhi Sultanate. His reign, roughly between 1368 CE and 1390 CE, was marked by expansion, architecture, and cultural integration. Historical Context The Ilyas Shahi dynasty was founded by Shamsuddin Ilyas Shah, who unified Bengal under one independent rule. His son, Sultan Sikander Shah, inherited not just the throne but also the ambition to strengthen Bengal’s independence and establish its cultural identity. Geographical Extent of His Rule Sultan Sikander Shah’s empire stretched across: Modern-day Bangladesh – including Dhaka, Rajshahi, Bogura, and Chittagong. Eastern India – especially Malda, Gaur, Bihar, and parts of Odisha. Northern Bengal and Assam borders, wh...

--- 🏰 Sikandar Shah:   Sultan of Bengal Who Built the Grand Adina Mosque 🕋 ENGLISH VERSION (Approx. 2300 words) Introduction History remembers many rulers for their conquests, but only a few are remembered for their vision, architecture, and contribution to culture. One such figure in the history of Bengal is Sikandar Shah, the second ruler of the Ilyas Shahi dynasty, who ruled Bengal in the late 14th century. His reign was marked by stability, cultural development, and architectural brilliance. The grand Adina Mosque in Pandua (Malda district) stands as a symbol of his rule and vision. Early Life and Ascension Sikandar Shah was the son of Shamsuddin Ilyas Shah, the founder of the Ilyas Shahi dynasty. After his father’s death, Sikandar ascended the throne around 1358 CE. As a ruler, he inherited a newly independent Sultanate that had just broken away from the Delhi Sultanate. The challenge before him was to consolidate Bengal’s independence, bring administrative ...