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The Lost Capital of Gauda: Bengal's City of Ruins and Glory
Before Murshidabad, before Dhaka, there was Gauda — the magnificent capital that served as the heart of Bengal for centuries under the Pala and Sena dynasties, and later fell to ruin. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the rise and fall of this once-great city, from its golden age under Lakshmanasena to its destruction by Bakhtiyar Khilji and eventual abandonment. They discuss the architectural marvels that once stood, the shift of the Ganges that sealed its fate, and the ghost city that remains today near the India-Bangladesh border. Along the way, they touch on the city's role as…
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