Sack of Kathmandu
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| Sack of Kathmandu | |||||||||
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| Part of Unification of Bengal | |||||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||||
| File:Flag of the Bengal Sultanate.svg Bengal Sultanate | Malla Kingdom | ||||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||||
| Shamsuddin Ilyas Shah | Jayarajadeva | ||||||||
| Strength | |||||||||
| 20,000 | Unknown | ||||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||||
| Unknown | Heavy | ||||||||
The Sack of Kathmandu is also known as Bengal Sultanate—Nepal war.
Background
Shamsuddin Ilyas Shah, founder of the Sultanate of Bengal, invaded Kathmandu in 1349, lured by reports of its wealth and golden temples.[2] His army likely entered via Hariharpur, Sindhuligadhi, and Bhaktapur. Kathmandu's prosperity, admired by travelers, drew the sultan far from his Pandua capital to plunder the valley.
Afthermath
Kathmandu experienced its first Muslim invasion under Shamsuddin Ilyas Shah, the sultan of Bengal. The valley was attacked, looted, and devastated, with temples and monuments, including Swayambhu and Pashupati, plundered. The invasion lasted seven days, sparing only the Changunarayan Temple, which the invaders failed to locate.[3][4]
References
- ↑ "History on canvas". 10 June 2023.
- ↑ "The Sultan's siege of Kathmandu - OnlineKhabar English News". 2018-02-09. Retrieved 2024-12-14.
- ↑ Times, Nepali (2023-06-10). "History on canvas". nepalitimes.com. Retrieved 2024-12-14.
- ↑ Times, Nepali (2023-06-10). "History on canvas". nepalitimes.com. Retrieved 2024-12-14.
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