Shamsuddin Ilyas Shah
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Shamsuddin Ilyas Shah (1342–1358) was a sultan of Bengal, who founded the Ilyas dynasty. He was succeeded by his son Sikandar Shah.[1]
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[edit] Early life
Initially, Ilyas was a servant of Qadr Khan, the governor of Lakhnauti. On accession to the throne of Lakhnauti after overthorwing Alauddin Ali Shah, he assumed the title of Shams-ud-Din Ilyas Shah.[1]
[edit] Reign
During the early period of reign, he occupied Tirhut region and invaded Nepal. He advanced as far as the capital Kathmandu, destroyed the Svayambhunatha temple there and returned with a huge booty. Next, he invaded Orissa. Due to the weakness of Bhanudeva II, the Ganga dynasty ruler, he could advance through Jajpur and Katak as far as the Chilika Lake and returned with an immense booty which includes forty-four elephants. Finally he led a campaign against Ikhtiyaruddin Ghazi Shah, the ruler of Sonargaon and annexed his dominions after defeating him in 1352. Towards the end of his reign, he led a successful campaign against Kamarupa.[1]
[edit] Campaign of Firuz Shah Tughluq
In November, 1353 Sultan Firuz Shah Tughluq led a formidable army against Bengal. His army marched direct to Pandua. Unable to resist the army Ilyas evacuated Pandua and took shelter in the fortress city of Ekdala. Sultan Firuz occupied Pandua without any opposition. Next, Sultan Firuz marched to Ekdala. Unable to capture the fort by assault, Sultan Firuz laid a siege. After continuing for two months, he raised the siege. Ilyas pursued Firuz's troops with his entire army. Firuz's army fought back with Ilyas' army. The battle probably ended in the discomfiture of Ilyas' army. According to Yahya Sirhindi, after staying two days in the battlefield, Sultan Firuz made his way to Delhi on the third day. After he left for Delhi in September 1355, Ilyas re-occupied Pandua and re-established his authority up to the banks of the Koshi River[1]
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Sultan of Bengal 1342-1358 |
Succeeded by Sikandar Shah |
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