Question 1

What is Bengal Sultanate architecture style?

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Bengal Sultanate architecture, prominent in the Bengal region, blends indigenous Bengali styles with Islamic influences, often featuring brick construction, curved cornices, and intricate terracotta ornamentation.

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Where is Bengal Sultanate architecture style architecture found?

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Bengal Sultanate architecture style architecture is primarily found in Bengal (West Bengal, Bangladesh). There are 1 heritage sites documented with this architectural style.

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When was Bengal Sultanate architecture style architecture used?

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Bengal Sultanate architecture style architecture was used during 14th century CE, 15th century CE, 16th century CE. It is associated with the Ilyas Shahi dynasty, Husain Shahi dynasty dynasty/period.

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What materials are used in Bengal Sultanate architecture style architecture?

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Bengal Sultanate architecture style architecture typically uses Brick, Stone. These materials are characteristic of this architectural style and reflect the construction techniques of the period.

Question 5

Which heritage sites use Bengal Sultanate architecture style architecture?

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There are 1 heritage sites documented with Bengal Sultanate architecture style architecture.  You can explore these sites on the Inheritage Foundation website.

Title	Bengal Sultanate architecture style 4.5/5(Based on 1 heritage site) Rare 4.5/5(Based on 1 heritage site)
Description	Bengal Sultanate architecture, prominent in the Bengal region, blends indigenous Bengali styles with Islamic influences, often featuring brick construction, curved cornices, and intricate terracotta ornamentation.
Also Known As	Ahom architecture Multi-storied Brick sloping roofs. Ahom Architecture Tai Architecture Hindu Temple Architecture Mughal Architecture Deccani Sultanate Architecture Orissan Temple Architecture Bengal Sultanate Architecture
Tags	Bengal Sultanate Brick Terracotta Islamic architecture
Style ID	`INHF-STY-0313328529-22:02:53:04:02:24:BSAS`
URI	https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/bengal-sultanate-architecture-style
API Endpoint	`https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/bengal-sultanate-architecture-style`
Total Sites	1
Primary Sites	0
Created	November 19, 2025
Last Updated	November 29, 2025

Time Periods	14th century CE 15th century CE 16th century CE
Dynasties	Ilyas Shahi dynasty Husain Shahi dynasty

Primary Materials	Brick Stone
Architectural Features	Curved cornices Terracotta ornamentation Pointed arches Domes Minarets

Title	Type	Notes
History of Bengal	Book	Sections on Bengal Sultanate architecture
Islamic Art of Bengal	Book	Detailed analysis of architectural styles

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