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Shamsuddin Iliyas Shah founded an independent dynasty that lasted from 1342-1487.

The dynasty successfully repulsed attempts by Delhi to conquer them.

They continued to reel in the territory of modern-day Bengal, reaching to Khulna in the south and Sylhet in the east.

The sultans advanced civic institutions and became more responsive and " native " in their outlook and cut loose from Delhi.

Considerable architectural projects were completed including the massive Adina Mosque and the Darasbari Mosque which still stands in Bangladesh near the border.

The Sultans of Bengal were patrons of Bengali literature and began a process in which Bengali culture and identity would flourish.

The Ilyas Shahi Dynasty was interrupted by an uprising by the Hindus under Raja Ganesha.

However the Ilyas Shahi dynasty was restored by Nasiruddin Mahmud Shah.