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--- 🌍 Sikander Shah and Education — A Historical Reflection --- 🏛️ English Version Introduction In the vast history of Bengal, few names shine as brightly as Sikander Shah, also known as Sikandar Saha, the second ruler of the Ilyas Shahi dynasty. His reign from 1358 to 1390 CE was marked by prosperity, cultural revival, and the construction of one of the greatest monuments of medieval Bengal — the Adina Mosque in Pandua (Malda). But beyond architecture and military achievements, Sikander Shah’s era holds deep significance in the field of education, knowledge, and intellectual exchange. He stood as a bridge between the Islamic scholastic world and the local Bengali cultural heritage. His rule reflected how education was not merely a privilege of the few but a symbol of identity, faith, and governance. --- The Historical Context of Education During the 14th century, Bengal had just emerged as an independent sultanate, breaking away from the Delhi Sultanate. This independenc...