Lalbagh Fort , Dhaka

Lalbagh Fort is an incomplete Mughal palace fortress at the Buriganga River in the southwestern part of Dhaka, Bangladesh. Construction was commenced in 1678 by Prince Muhammad Azam during his 15-month long vice-royalty of Bengal, but before the work could complete, he was recalled by Aurangeb. His successor, Shaista Khan, did not complete the work, though he stayed in Dhaka up to 1688. His daughter bibi Pari (Lady Fairy) died here in 1684 and this led him to consider the fort to be ominous.

The fort was long considered to be a combination of three buildings:

• the Mosque;
• the tomb of Bibi Pari; and
• The Diwan-i-Aam, comprising two gateways and a portion of the partly damaged fortification wall.

Recent excavations carried out by the Department of Archaeology of Bangladesh, however, have revealed the existence of other structures, and it is now possible to have a more or less complete picture of the fort.

In the present fort area of 18 acres (73,000 m²), excavations have revealed the remains of either 26 or 27 structures, with elaborate arrangements for water supply, sewerage, roof gardens, and fountains. Renovation work by the Archaeology Department has now put Lalbagh Fort in a much-improved shape, and it has now become an interesting spot for tourists and visitors.

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Incomplete Fortress near Lalbagh Fort

Incomplete Fortress near Lalbagh Fort

Incomplete Fortress near Lalbagh Fort

From Walking For Making Difference

Building at Lalbagh Fort

Lalbagh fort and the Tomb of Pari Bibi.

From Walking For Making Difference

Inside Lalbagh Fort

The Lalbagh Fort was developed by Shaista Khan.

From Walking For Making Difference

The Lalbagh Fort was developed by Shaista Khan.