Isha Kha Jongolbari and Mosque

Type: Fort

Contributed By: Nayeem

image of Isha Kha Jongolbari and Mosque

image of Isha Kha Jongolbari and Mosque

Brief

Jungle-bari (জঙ্গলবাড়ী) is mainly a fort that is located at the Jungle-bari (জঙ্গলবাড়ী) of Karimganj Upazila (করিমগঞ্জ উপজেলা) of Kishoreganj (কিশোরগঞ্জ). It was the second capital of Isha Khan (ইশা খাঁ). He captured the fort from Lokkhon Shing Hajara (লক্ষন সিং হাজারা) during the battle of Egaro Shindur (এগারো সিন্দুর) with Man Singh (মান সিংহ).

This is known as Jungle-bari Durgo (জঙ্গলবাড়ী দুর্গ), Isha Khar Bari (ইশা খাঁর বাড়ী), etc. to the local people. There is a dilapidated building is still available there. A portion of that building is still being used by the decedents from Isha Kha (ইশা খাঁ).

An archaic mosque is available just beside the Jungle-bari (জঙ্গলবাড়ী) fort. It’s a small rectangular shaped mosque having three domes at the top and four minarets at the four corners. A large pond is available at the eastern side of the mosque.

Most of the Zamindar Bari (জমিদার বাড়ী) from Bangladesh are in a very poor condition. That time the owners were facing difficulties for religious upheaval and other adverse situations, thus they have sensed an urgency to leave this country for their own safety. But fortunately, here they are still living with pride, may be they were too much friendly with the peasants.

How to go

The Jongolbari (জঙ্গলবাড়ী) is mainly located beside the Dewanganj Bazar (দেওয়ানগঞ্জ বাজার). You can easily reach to the Dewanganj bazar (দেওয়ানগঞ্জ বাজার) from Kishoreganj (কিশোরগঞ্জ) town. Here is a simple direction for your help.
1) From the Ekrampur (একরামপুর) of Kishoreganj (কিশোরগঞ্জ) town, come to the Dewanganj Bazar (দেওয়ানগঞ্জ বাজার) using any CNG or Easy bike. It will be 15-20 taka per person. If you reserve the whole vehicle that case it will be 70-80 taka.
2) From there it’s a walking distance to reach near the Jongolbari (জঙ্গলবাড়ী).
GPS Coordinate of the Jongolbari Durgo (জঙ্গলবাড়ী দুর্গ) is (24°27’2.57″N, 90°50’31.58″E).

How To Reach: Kishoreganj District

By Road

1. Jolsiri

From Dhaka to Kishoreganj
First trip 5:00am – Last trip 7:00pm
Fare: 130/- (subject to change)

2. Nabil Paribahan

Address: 15/1, old Gabtoly Mirpur, Dhaka-1218
Phone: 02-9007036, 02-9011143

3. Dream line

From Saydabad counter to Kishoreganj
Phone: 01711377586

4. Bus Stand: Bottrish, Kishoreganj.

Buses name:
Eshakha Service (Local)
Kishoreganj to Dhaka (sydabad)
via Bhairob. (15 minutes consecutively)
Time: 6:30am- 7:00pm.

5. Eshakha Super Gate Lock.
Kishoreganj to Dhaka (sydabad)
via Bhairob. (15 minutes consecutively)
Time: 6:30am-6:30pm.

6. Kishoreganj to Mymensing Via Nandail-Isshoreganj

MK Super (15 minutes consecutively)
Time: 6:50am- 6:10pm
Kishoreganj to Tangail

7. Atithi (Two Buses)
Time: 6:45am & 7:20am
Booking your seat
Mobile: 01718 481192 ( kishoreganj counter ),
01919 019197 ( Tangail counter )

8. Esha Enterprise

Two Buses
Time: 1:20pm & 2:20pm
Counter Mob: 01713 577304
Kishoreganj to Chittagong

Where to Stay

1. Hotel Tepantor Princess

Jamirdia Master Bari, Bhaluka
Mymenshingh, 2240 Purura, Bangladesh

2. Hotel River View
Station Road, Kishoreganj

3. Hotel shahina (Resident)
Station Road, Kishoreganj

4. Bangladesh Guest House
Station Road, Kishoreganj

5. Hotel Gangchil (Resident)
Station Road, Kishoreganj

Things to do

You can pray in the historical mosque and take pictures for collection.

Eating Facilities

You can find many restaurants here, or referred to where to eat in Kishoreganj District, click here.

Map

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Hajiganj Fort (হাজীগঞ্জ দুর্গ) also called Khizrpur Fort, situated at Hajiganj locality of Narayanganj on the western bank of the Sitalakshya (শীতলক্ষ্যা). Having the characteristics of a water fort, it was originally built just at the point where the old Buriganga (বুরিগঙ্গা) discharged into the Sitalakshya. It may have been built soon after Islam Khan established the Mughal capital at Dhaka, and was intended to countercept the raids of the Magh and Portuguese pirates.

The fort, quadrangular in size, consists of a pentagonal curtain wall machicolated for muskets with rounded corner bastions. On the inner side of the curtain wall there is 1.22 meter high rampart walkway from the base of the curtain wall which is itself pierced by several musketry holes. Each of the corner bastions has staircase inside up to the rampart level and its merlons have wider holes in between meant for gun firing. In a corner of the fort quadrangle there is a free tall square column of brickwork which seems to be a guard tower. The existence of this column links the fort with other water forts of the time. The existence of the elevated platform for the setting of cannons is an important feature of the fort.

The only small gateway of the fort towards the river side suggests that the means of communication was by the river. The pentagonal gateway is placed in a rectangular structure with engraved rectangular arches on the both sides. The top of the gateway is decorated with lotus finial. There having no other structure inside the fort, it seems that the fort was occupied only in the rainy season when the pirates were expected, and that the occupants used tents as their shades. The fort area is now being used as the Fire Brigade headquarters of Narayanganj.

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Bhitargarh Fort was formed a part of the chain of early medieval mud-forts erected mostly by the Muslim rulers at different times to defend their territory against the incursion of their northern Hindu neighbors. The territory east of the Karatoya River was for some time a part of the Ahom kingdom. In the 15th century, this area was included in the Tibeto-Barman Khen dynasty's territory and served as a sort of buffer state between Assam and the Muslim Kingdom of Bengal.

"The existence of fifteen garhs (fortifications) has hitherto been traced of which the most noted are Bhitar Garh, Hosain Garh, Mir Garh, Rajan Garh and Deven Garh. Panchagram is named after these five garhs. Amongst these fortification Bhitargarh is still vigilant archeological site. Total Garh is bounded by both manmade and natural canal and fort like wall."-Banglapedia.

Bhitargarh fort city, established in the sixth or seventh century, had a sovereign administration. Built on important trade routes, the fort city had trade links with Tibet, Bhutan, and China as well as with West Bengal, Bihar, Sikkim and Punhdrabardhan of India.

The entire fort city is bordered by two rectangular wall- inner and outer wall or fortifications. There are two villages inside the wall- Bhitargarh and Maharajar Hat, with village market (Bhitargarh bazar). Most interesting feature is the Maharajar Dighi is a large pond, the most attractive place inside the fortification. It is really beautiful during rain. Probably the Maharaja (king) of Bhitargarh, dug the canal for supplying sweet water inside the fort. The pond might be connected by drainage network.

The fortification is now the most important archeological site of the country. The place comes to spot light after a recent excavation program, which has been uncovered some 200 archeological site inside the fort city.

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Munsing Durg (মানসিংহের দুর্গ) is the historical place in Bangladesh. The structure now-a-days is broken part by part. A historical war was happened here in the last of 16th century which is written in Bangladesh History. Fatezongpur is the historical place in Naria where the Munsing Durg is standing as the symbol of Historical War. Sreenagar was the old name of Fatezongpur. Once Sreenagar was administrated by the monarch of Chand Roy & Kedar Roy. Raja Chad Roy & Kedar Roy was defeated in Sreenagar by Mughal Senapoti Munsing & Raja Chad Roy & Kedar Roy had died. So for wining with Chad Roy & Kedar Roy this name (শ্রীনগর) was changed as Fatezongpur. The meaning of ‘Fate’is (in Bangla) ‘Win’ (জয়).

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Gour Gobinda Fort is one of the most recommended tourist spot in the hillside of Sylhet. The Gour Gobinda Fort stands as an evidence to the defiance of brave soldiers of the king Gour Gobinda.

History and Background: Gour Gobinda Fort is located in the hill side of sylhet. It stands as evidence to the defiance of brave soldiers of the king Gour Govinda. But Gour Govinda was an oppressive ruler and to save the people from this oppressive ruler the Saint Hazrat Shahajalal along with his companions fought with the king and destroyed the Gour Gobinda Fort to defeat him.

Major Attractions of the Spot: The place is very attractive for its ancient architectural beauty. Though you will find only the remnants in this tourist spot at present but they will surely fascinate you and take you thousands of years back. This fort bears memorable ancient history of the region. This landmark will remind you of ancient history of the region.

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