Lalbagh Fort,Dhaka,Bangladesh
A traditional building of old Dhaka is Lalbagh Fort. Its previous name was Aurangabad Fort. It is an unfinished fort built during the Mughal period, the construction of which was started in 1678. Mughal Emperor Muhammad Azam Shah named it after his father Emperor Aurangzeb. Later, in 1860, Emperor Shaista Khan again started the construction of the Lalbagh Fort but could not complete it.
What will I see in Lalbagh Fort?
Lalbagh Fort has three main gates but currently, one gate is open to all. The entire Lalbagh Fort is decorated with flower gardens. But this fort looks most beautiful in spring.
You will see here-
1) Pori Bibi’s shrine or tomb
2) Fort Mosque or Shahi Masjid with three domes
3) Lalbagh Fort Museum
4) Fort Tunnel
