Mughal Bengal: capitals, forts and ports: facts and a 5-question quiz

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Capitals, forts and ports of Mughal Bengal. This is a map-tap quiz with 5 questions, each worth more points as the questions get harder.

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What this quiz covers

Era: Mughal. Region: Bengal. The 5 questions are about the following, with a short fact for each. Read them first if you want a head start, or skip to the quiz and read afterwards.

Facts behind the questions (spoilers)

Chittagong (Chattogram): Chittagong (Chattogram) had been fought over by Bengal sultans and the kings of Arakan, and was a base for Portuguese pirates.
Dhaka: Islam Khan Chishti moved the provincial capital to Dhaka in 1610 and named it after Emperor Jahangir.
Atia Mosque: The Atia Mosque in Tangail was built in about 1609 (an inscription suggests 1610–11) by Sayeed Khan Panni, a zamindar under the Mughals.
Idrakpur Fort: Idrakpur Fort was built around 1660, usually credited to Mir Jumla II, near Munshiganj as part of a triangle of river forts with Hajiganj and Sonakanda that protected Dhaka from Arakanese and Portuguese raiders.
Rajmahal: The Battle of Rajmahal on 12 July 1576 ended the Karrani sultanate; the Mughal commanders were sent by Akbar, and Daud Khan was captured and executed.

Quick answers

What should I know about Chittagong (Chattogram)? Chittagong (Chattogram) had been fought over by Bengal sultans and the kings of Arakan, and was a base for Portuguese pirates.

What should I know about Dhaka? Islam Khan Chishti moved the provincial capital to Dhaka in 1610 and named it after Emperor Jahangir.

What should I know about Atia Mosque? The Atia Mosque in Tangail was built in about 1609 (an inscription suggests 1610–11) by Sayeed Khan Panni, a zamindar under the Mughals.

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