The arakan court was a cosmopolitan place. Its power was rapidly expanding and slave raids on coastal Bengal were an important strategy for acquiring, much-needed skiled labour. In addition, the court attracted numerous mercenaries, notably Christians, and Muslims, to man its naval forces. As a result, the court became, a cultural melting pot. It upheld the royal traditions of the Buddist courts of South-east Asia but it also embraced the aristocratic traditions of the Muslim courts of Bengal. These circumstances guaranteed that Alaol's skills were appreciated.

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