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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...

🌙 Sikander Shah and Religion: The Faith Behind Bengal’s Grand Sultanate Disclaimer This blog is written for educational and historical purposes only. The intention is not to promote or criticize any religion, sect, or community. All interpretations are based on available historical sources and cultural records. Readers are encouraged to view the information with an open, scholarly, and respectful mindset. --- 🏰 English Version (Approx. 2300 words) Introduction Sikander Shah, the second ruler of the Ilyas Shahi dynasty of Bengal, ruled during the late 14th century CE. Known as a visionary and a deeply religious man, his reign combined power with piety, ambition with architecture, and devotion with diplomacy. His era is often remembered for the construction of the Adina Mosque at Pandua (Firozabad), one of the largest mosques in the Indian subcontinent. To understand Sikander Shah’s relationship with religion, we must explore not only his faith as a Muslim ruler but also ho...

🕌 Sikandar Shah Family: The Legacy of Bengal’s Ilyas Shahi Dynasty  Introduction: The Dawn of the Ilyas Shahi Lineage The history of Bengal in the 14th century is deeply interwoven with the rise of the Ilyas Shahi dynasty, a line of sultans who transformed Bengal from a provincial territory under Delhi Sultanate into an independent and culturally vibrant kingdom. Among them, Sultan Sikandar Shah (reigned c. 1368–1390 CE) stands as one of the most remarkable monarchs — known not just for his military prowess but also for his architectural vision and the consolidation of Bengal’s sovereignty. Sikandar Shah’s family was the second generation of the Ilyas Shahi dynasty, founded by his father Shamsuddin Ilyas Shah, who first united Bengal as an independent sultanate around 1352 CE. The Ilyas Shahi dynasty ruled Bengal for nearly a century, establishing a distinctive regional identity that combined Persian, Arabic, and Bengali cultural elements. --- Ancestry and Early Life S...