Ever since the transfer of the Mughal capital to Dhaka in 1610, the plight of pirates had worried the Subadras.
The constant attacks terrorized the townspeople. Portuguese and Mughal pirates used to come to Meghna from the coast with small boats.
Coming to the Dhaleswari estuary, it turned right and entered Shitalakshya.
During the Sultanate period, they used to plunder Sonargaon.
In DhakaAfter the establishment of the Mughal capital, Sonargaon lost its charm.
This Hajiganj fort is one of the three water forts built in the 17th century to protect Dhaka from the Portuguese and Mughal pirates.
The other two are Sonakanda fort located on the east bank of Shitalakshya river and Idrakpur fort located in Munshiganj district.
Hajiganj Fort is a water fort built during the Mughal period.
This is NarayanganjLocated on the west bank of Shitalakshya river in Hajiganj area of the district. It is also known as Khizirpur Fort.
It is believed that the fort was built immediately after the establishment of the Mughal capital at Dhaka by the Mughal ruler Islam Khan in 1610 to repel the attacks of Mughal and Portuguese pirates on the river.
It is also believed that this fort was built during the reign of Subadar Mir Jumla of Bengal in approximately 1650.
Travel by riverSuch forts are called Jaldurga because they were placed near the river to keep an eye on the enemy and ensure security.
History of Hajiganj Fort Commander Mirza Nathan writes in his book 'Baharistan-e-Ghaibi' that he established his main base at Khizirpur (present-day Hajiganj) with his large army.
Army camp was established on the banks of the river.
He is from Rajmahal in Mughal capital Bihar in 1610Before shifting to Dhaka, he mentioned this area as strategically very important to fight against the 'Bhuiyas'.
Therefore, it is assumed that Khizirpur of Baharistan-e-Ghaibi is the current Hajiganj.
It is known that there was another fort in the region before the Mughal era known as Khizirpur Fort. According to the researchers, Hajiganj Fort was built on top of Khizirpur Fort.
Although archaeological and geographically strategic This view cannot be taken for granted.
At the time of construction, the Hajiganj fort was near Shitalakshya.
Now the river has moved quite a bit to the east. construction style The Hajiganj fort is covered with plaster by bricks.
The hexagonal fort has six round towers, three of which are quite large and the other three are relatively small.
At the corners of the fort, turrets were built to mount cannons. Southeast cornerIn front of the turret is a seven-stepped pyramid cannon platform.
The walls of the fort are about 20 feet high and quite thick.
The walls and towers of the fort are decorated with numerous large closed lotus petals.
Adjacent to the fort wall is a walkable wall.
The only entrance to the fort is along the middle of the north wall of the fort.
A few to fire guns at once from two small turrets at the north and east and north-west cornerscould There is a watch tower at the east and south corner of the fort.
From this watch tower, the enemy was kept in check. Current status of the fort Hajiganj Fort has been renovated many times.
According to the book 'List of Ancient Monuments in Bengal' published in 1896, it was almost in a state of ruin at that time.
During the Pakistan period in 1950, the fort was brought under the Directorate of Archeology and MuseumsReforms are done in stages.
This fort, an architectural masterpiece of the Mughal period, is going to ruin due to neglect.
There are also allegations of encroachment of the land around the fort by influential people.
The bricks of the watch tower have fallen, many layers of the walls have also fallen.
The gate of the fort was broken by miscreants long ago. Anyone can enter at any time as there is no security.
The fort has become a hangout for manyPlace, playground for many. Cows are also grazed occasionally.
Outer walls of the fort Every day many people come from far and wide to see this establishment.
The visiting visitors turned back heartbroken at the dilapidated condition of the fort.
If these unique examples of Mughal architecture are properly preserved, people will know about the history and traditions.
It should be noted that 'Hajiganj Durg Raksha Sangram' has been campaigning for the preservation of the fort Committee'.
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