The Geographical Dictionary of Ancient and Mediaeval India c6.s3.48

c6.s3.48

Gaud—1 Gaudâ. 2. Lakshmanâvatî 3 Nivriti 4 Lakhnauti 5. Bijayapura. 6. Pundravardhana 7 Barendra, the ancient capital of Bengal, the ruins of which lie near Mâldâ at a distance of ten miles The Râmakeli fair, which was formerly held at Râmakeli, a village near Gaud, is held every year at the latter town since the time of Chaitanya. Gaud was situated at the junction of the Ganges and Mahânandâ. The Khajeki Masjid, the Daras Mosque and the Dakhil Darwâzâ (city gate) were built by Sultan Hossen Shah The Natun Mosque and Chamkooti are built of coloured bricks