Gour, also known as Gauḍa, is a historic city in West Bengal, India, with many important contributions to the history of the region and the Indian subcontinent:

Capital of Bengal: Gour was the capital of Bengal under several kingdoms, including the Gauda Kingdom, the Pala Empire, and the Hindu Senas. In 1500, it was the fifth most populated city in the world.

Center of political and state affairs: Gour was a center of political and state affairs, and was synonymous with Bengal and Bengalis.

Architectural center: Gour was a center of medieval architecture, with many notable structures including the Lukochuri Darwaza, the Loton Masjid, the Chamkan Masjid, and the Dakhil Darwaza.

Puranic texts: Gour is mentioned in Puranic texts as old as 500 BC.

Discovery: Gour is believed to have been discovered by Lord Lakshman.

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