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The Sufi Saint Who Shaped Bengal: Khan Jahan Ali's Lost City
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the legacy of Khan Jahan Ali, a 15th-century Sufi saint and general who built the magnificent Sixty Dome Mosque in Bagerhat, now a UNESCO World Heritage site. They uncover how this Turkish-born warrior-saint transformed the Sundarbans frontier, constructing a network of tanks, roads, and mosques that turned a mosquito-infested delta into a thriving kingdom. The conversation delves into the syncretic blend of Islam and local traditions, the engineering marvel of the Ghora Dighi tank, and the mysterious disappearance of Khan Jahan Ali's capital…
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