Fort and palace, Kishoreganj
Jangalbari Fortজঙ্গলবাড়ি দুর্গ
- Time needed
- An hour.
- best months
- Nov–Feb
- Cost
- Free.
Isa Khan's second seat, on the Narsunda in Karimganj, where his descendants later settled; a protected site with the family's house, graves and a small museum.
At a glance
- Upazila
- Karimganj
- Area
- About 40 acres
About
Isa Khan, leader of the Baro Bhuiyans who resisted the Mughals, took this fort from a local chief at the end of the 16th century. When his son made peace with the Mughals, the family moved here from Sonargaon.
Today you see a moat and pond, old walls, the family's later house, graves of his successors and a small museum and library. It is listed by the Department of Archaeology.
Getting there: By CNG from Kishoreganj town towards Karimganj.
Things to do
- Walk round the pond and the old wall, then see the museum room.
Good to know
- Descendants still live here; be respectful around the house.
