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Archeological heritage sites

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Archeological heritage sites
Bagerhat and Lalbagh fort
**Bagerhat** is a district in south-western Bangladesh and is a part of the Khulna Division. The
district has a total area of 3959.11 square kilometers. It's known for its historical and
architectural significance, with several of the mosques in the district being recognized as
UNESCO World Heritage Sites. One of the most famous landmarks in Bagerhat is the Sixty
Dome Mosque (Shat Gombuj Masjid), which is one of the largest mosques from the Sultanate
period of Bengal.
**Lalbagh Fort** is an incomplete Mughal fort complex that stands proudly before the Buriganga
River in the southwestern part of Dhaka, Bangladesh. Construction was started in 1678 AD by
Mughal Subahdar Muhammad Azam Shah who was the son of Emperor Aurangzeb and later
emperor himself. The fort was never completed, and unoccupied for a long period of time.
Today, it remains one of the most visited tourist spots in Bangladesh.
Dhaka
Dhaka, also known as Jahangirnagar, was the principal seat of Subah-i-Bangalah during the
Mughal period²⁴. The city was named after the Mughal Emperor Jahangir (r. 1605 – 1627 CE)
when Subehdar Islam Khan transferred the capital of Subah-i-Bangalah from Rajmahal to
Dhaka in the early 17th century CE²⁴. As the center of trade and commerce, it attracted
opportunity seekers, travelers, and traders³.
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