Ruling Area of Sultan Sikander Shah | History of Bengal Sultanate | সুলতান সিকান্দার শাহের শাসনাধীন এলাকা | सुल्तान सिकंदर शाह का शासन क्षेत्र
--- 🌍 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...