By the 16th century, Mrauk U challenged Bengali hegemony and declared independence several times.
Southeastern Bengal, including the port of Chittagong, often fell under Arakanese rule.
The hostilities probably ended in 1516, when Mrauk U recognized Bengali sovereignty over Chittagong and northern Arakan.
The site was chosen to defend the Bengal Sultanate's borders from pirates from the Kingdom of Mrauk U in the South.
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