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Jangalbari Fort

Kishoreganj · History and heritage

Jangalbari Fort, Kishoreganj
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What you can see and do

Jangalbari in Karimganj upazila was a stronghold and capital of Isa Khan, leader of the Baro Bhuiyan chiefs. Within its old moat survive the broken walls of the audience hall, an old mosque and the home of his descendants. It is a place to stand and picture Bengal's resistance to the Mughals.

How to get there

From Kishoreganj town, an auto-rickshaw along the Karimganj road reaches Jangalbari village in about half an hour.

Safety notes

Do not climb on old walls or ruins or write on them; check the opening hours and closing days first.

Other travel details

  • When to go: November–February
  • How long to allow: About 1.5 hours
  • From Dhaka: 108 km · 10 trains · Bus from ৳314

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