Hazrat Pandua (Ruins)
Country: India
Region: Asia
Period: 14th-15th c.CE
Location: 25.14°N, 88.153°E
Description
Hazrat Pandua, also known as Pandua, was a significant city in the Bengal Sultanate, located in the region that is now part of modern-day Bangladesh. During the 14th century, Pandua served as the capital of the Bengal Sultanate, particularly under the rule of the Ilyas Shahi dynasty. The city was situated near the Ganges River, which made it an important center for trade and culture in medieval Bengal. It became a hub for Islamic culture, administration, and architecture during its time as the capital.
Modern Remains
Today, Hazrat Pandua is an archaeological site in modern-day Malda District in West Bengal, India. The remains of the city include several historical structures, including the Adina Mosque, one of the largest and most significant mosques built during the Bengal Sultanate. The mosque, with its distinctive architecture, stands as a testament to the city’s importance during the Sultanate era. Other ruins in the area, including tombs and remnants of buildings, provide insights into the city’s role as an administrative and cultural hub. While the city itself declined after the capital was moved to Gaur in the 15th century, the archaeological sites at Pandua continue to attract historians and archaeologists studying the history of medieval Bengal and the Bengal Sultanate.