Archaeological site, Jhalokati

Sujabad Fortসুজাবাদ কেল্লা

Time needed
About an hour.
best months
Nov–Feb
Cost
Free.

The site of a Mughal fort raised in the 1650s by Prince Shah Shuja against Magh raiders; little of it stands today, but the place keeps his name.

At a glance

Founded
1650s, by Shah Shuja
Forts
Two: earth and brick

About

Shah Shuja, governor of Bengal, founded Sujabad village and built two forts here, one of earth and one of brick, known as the inner and outer forts, to guard the southern rivers from Magh pirates.

The forts have almost vanished; what remains is mounds and traces in the village. Come for the history and the river country, not for walls.

Getting there: By auto or CNG from Jhalokati town.

Things to do

  • Ask villagers to show the old mounds.

Good to know

  • Little remains; go with modest expectations.

Getting there

Read the Jhalokati guide

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Location

Sujabad Fort, Jhalokati
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