The History of Bengal (Vol. I: Hindu Period; Vol. II: Muslim Period 1200–1757) v2.c32.s8.2
The History of Bengal (Vol. I: Hindu Period; Vol. II: Muslim Period 1200–1757) v2.c32.s8.2
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1. *Adwand-Bihar*: The present Muslim town of Bihār Sharif (Lat. 25-11'N. Long 85-31'E) indicates the site where the famous University-town stood. It was also the capital of the Pāla kings, and Vallālasena is said to have suffered "repeated repulses" at the hands of the lord of Odantanpur.¹ Such a strongly fortified capital city had certainly been conquered not by a random raid as Minhāj's informants tell us. This place was also known as *Adwand-Bihar* to the Arabs (See *Hodivala-Studies*. 89).