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Bengal Sultanate
The Bengal Sultanate was created when Shamsuddin Ilyas Shah united Bengal independently of Delhi. It was a wealthy trading state whose rulers built mosques in a distinctive brick style and patronised Bengali literature. The Mughals conquered it in 1576.
Key facts
| Dates | 1352 – 1576 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | South Asia |
| Continent | Asia |
| Capitals | Pandua, Sonargaon, Gaur, Tanda |
| Founder | Shamsuddin Ilyas Shah |
| Religion(s) | Sunni Islam |
Note on dates: Interrupted by the Sur conquest from 1539 to 1554.
Before & after
Preceded by
Delhi Sultanate Eastern Ganga dynasty
Followed by
Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.