The Lalbagh Fort (Kila Aurangabad) is an unfinished Mughal fort situated in the southwestern part of Dhaka. [1] Its construction started in 1678, by Mughal Subedar Muhammad Azam Shah, who was the son of Emperor Aurangzeb and later also himself the emperor. His successor, Mughal Subadar Shaista Khan, resumed the construction in 1680, but did not finish it.
Founded in the center of the capital Dhaka, this ancient fort is located in the Mughal period, a historical monument. Lalbagh Fort is one of the traditional and famous symbols of old Dhaka. There are several structures throughout the huge space. Ahead of the main gate, a tomb in front of the eye, a parlor of Bibi Tomb. He was the daughter of Subedar Shaista Khar of Bengal. Apart from Eli Bibi, there was another name for her, Rahmat Banu. But very few people knew him or her as this name.
Many people thought that Paribah was pretty as beautiful as Pari. That's why his name was named Fairy Bibi. Of course, this princess of Aprupa is the premature death. She became helpless, her elderly father, Shaista Khan, The father could not cope with the premature death of the father. He thought of 'Apaya' in the rage and sadness of Lalbagh Kella.
As a result, the construction work of the castle stopped. However, he started the construction of the Lalbagh Fort, a few days before the daughter's death. Later, Eli was buried in the inside of the fort. The structure of a Mughal architecture that was built on its final bed, is one of the finest beauties of Mughal architecture in Dhaka. By building this, the architectural knowledge of father Shayesta Khar is exposed.
There are countless people coming to see the Lalbagh fort. Many people have a desire to visit the grave of Paribah Bibi. Three structures are seen in the middle of the fort with the same straight line. The middle of it is the parade of Bibi Tomb. Shaista Khan brought black basalt stone from far away rajmahal. The white marmalade stones brought big blades from Jaipur. These brought the tomb for the construction of the tomb. White sandalwood brought the wood and arches to build. The tombs of the tomb are laid down. The design is cut on it. Different parts of the tomb are constructed with floral designs and tiles. These things have been silent for hundreds of years, because of the deep pain of father-in-law.
It is known that the marriage of Paribah Bibi was decided by Shahjada Azam, son of Emperor Aurangzeb. Azam came to Dhaka Subedar. He was enthusiastic to build the 'Aurangabad Fort' in the name of Father. But before the end of the construction of the fort, Emperor Aurangzeb sent him to Delhi to suppress the Maratha insurgency.
After the construction of a mosque and durbar hall, the construction of the fort was stopped. Subedar Shaista Khan came to Dhaka in the second period Shahjada Azam urged him to finish the fort. Emperor Aurangzeb also gave it to Subodara. The Subbuar of Bengal started the construction work. But in 1684, it stopped construction. Later, Shaista Khan.
In 1704, when the governance of Bengal shifted to Murshidabad, the importance of Lalbagh as a fort was reduced. In 1844 a semi-government institution called Dhaka Committee started the development work of the fort. During this time the fort was known as Lalbagh Fort. In February 1910 Lalbagh fort walls were brought under the welfare department.
Finally, after almost 300 years of construction, in the 1980s, the Lalbagh fort was rehabilitated as soon as possible and it was exposed to the visitors. At present, the Archeology Department of Bangladesh Government maintains the fort.
Apart from Saturday, this fort remains open for visitors for the remaining six days of the week. There are 10 taka for Bangladeshi visitors and 100 rupees for foreign visitors.
The painful father dumped the gold dome of the daughter's tomb. But sadly, that gold plate is no longer there. At one time, when the light of the sun shines on this golden plate, it shines. Now the black dome that is seen is covered with copper or brass sheet.
It is known that Shaista Khan constructed this tomb in the form of Muslim architecture with the architectural style of the tombs of Tajmahal and Emperor Humayun. Not only Mughal architecture, this graveyard architect Shaista Khar is also one of the most well-known architectural monuments. But sadly, there is no care of Paribah Bibi Tomb of the monastery as before.
Even then, it is still in the lagag fort because of the occupation of the Mughal tradition. But not the original crafts and beauty. Its more care or save needed. For this, many people feel that the administration of the entire Lalbagh Fort needs to increase the surveillance of the administration.
