International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) |Volume VIII, Issue I, January 2023|ISSN 2454-6194
Shahriar Hasan Mridha Ratul01, Md Mahmudur Rahman Howlather02, Afnan Hossain03
01Principal Architect, Mridha’s Drawing House, 518, Sonabibi Road, Sonakanda, Bandar, Narayanganj, Mridha Bari, Dhaka, Bangladesh
02Principal Architect, Md Mahmudur Rahman Howlather, Noksha Architecture, House-2, Road-1, Level-5, Lotif Real State, katasur, Mohammadpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh
03 Student, Department of Architecture, Southeast University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
*Corresponding Author
Received: 25 January 2023; Accepted: 03 February 2023; Published: 28 February 2023
Abstract: – Water Fort is one of the most important and first military structures of Bengal in Mughal Era. This water fort is different from the palace fort. In other words, although there is a presence of different dimensions in the palace fort, there is no splash in the water fort. However, the forts that have the slightest presence of any other structures are not of the Mughal period. This structure dates back to the later colonial period. Such ancient Khizirpur fort and Idrakpur fort are a combination of such versatile structures. An observation tower can only be seen in the Khizirpur fort in question. Subaddar Mir Jumla built 09 water forts in Bengal to defend Mughal Dhaka. Such as- Idrakpur Fort, Kalagachiya Fort, Sonakanda Fort (Subarnakandi Fort), Hajiganj Fort (Ancient Khizirpur Fort), Dapa Fort, Fatullah Fort, Pagla Fort, Beg Murad Fort, Jinzira Fort etc. All of these forts are riverine. That is located on the banks of the river. Water forts play a direct role in naval control.Which is a direct structure to ensure maritime security. And it’s a very strong defense. Whose victory is certain.Water forts are growing with geometric linear management in mind. Only 03 of these forts survive. One of which is the ancient Khizirpur fort. There should be no doubt that Khizirpur fort is Hajiganj fort. Because the name of the place has changed only with time, so the naming of Hajiganj has been achieved from the naming of Khizirpur. Many people think that the present Hajiganj fort is a Mughal period fort with which Khizirpur fort has no connection. But no one can show any evidence in this regard. Rather, this Hajiganj fort is one of the linear and geometric water forts that can be seen and found to defend the city of Dhaka. At that time the name of this area was Khizirpur so the name of the fort was Khizirpur fort. However, many people think that there may be more installations around those forts.Which could be a large fortified city. A large fort surrounded by a small fort.
Many research works have been inserted in this paper. One of the ancient water forts, namely the ancient Khizirpur fort which is now known as Hajiganj fort has been described in detail. In the beginning, hands were given to determine the location and actual location of the water fort. Then the history of this fort has been highlighted. Extensive architectural documentation of the historic Khizirpur water fort has been done. This documentation is accompanied by the necessary photographs and drawings. It also sheds light on how to restore this water fort and sustain it for the future. In this article, historical issues, problem solving, key points for preserving these ancient patterns have been discussed in a great way. And so this structure will be ready for the coming days. In this way, every historical place should be prepared for the future. And in this way, their identity will be presented to the people of the future with historical values.
Keywords-Historical Water Forts, Documentation, Damage Mapping, Maintenance, Conservation, Reflected Photography, Restoration.