This miscellany addresses the debate over the patron of Sanskrit poet Rayamukuta. Earlier scholars proposed multiple patrons, but recent discussion suggests that the ‘Gaudidhipa’ mentioned in…
This historical investigation revisits the problem of dating the Muslim general Muḥammad Bakhtyār Khaljī’s raid on Nadiya (Navadvīpa), an event that marked the beginning of Muslim rule in Bengal.…
The article examines the first Muslim conquest of Lakhnor, identified by Dr. N. K. Bhattasali as Nagar in the Birbhum district. It challenges previous scholarly claims that Muhammad Bakhtayar Khalji…
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Was Jalal-ud-Din the Patron of Rayamukuta Brhaspati?
This paper investigates whether the Sanskrit scholar Rayamukuta composed his commentary Pada‑candrīka under the patronage of Sultan Jalal‑ud‑Din. Scholars have long debated the date and context of…