You are here Homepage What to do Historic Towns and Villages Bagerhat

Bagerhat

Listed under Historic Towns and Villages in Khulna, Bangladesh.

'Situated in the suburbs of Bagerhat, at the meeting-point of the Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers, this ancient city, formerly known as Khalifatabad, was founded by the Turkish general Ulugh Khan Jahan in the 15th century. The city’s infrastructure reveals considerable technical skill and an exceptional number of mosques and early Islamic monuments, many built of brick, can be seen there.'

UNESCO.

Written by press.

Add comment
Comments, reviews and questions

Everything
Reviews
Comments
Questions

There are no posts. Why not be the first to have your say?

Add a comment, review or question

I've been here
Who's been here

No travelers have told us they have been here. Have you?

Xochimilco
'Built in the 16th century by the Spanish on the ruins of Tenochtitlan, the old Aztec capital, Mexico City is now one of the wo…
Nara
Nara is an unassuming city, quiet, peaceful and often ignored. However, visitors who journey here will find that it actually fe…
Cracow
'The historic centre of Cracow, the former capital of Poland, is situated at the foot of the Royal Wawel Castle. The 13th-centu…

What's nearby

Experiences
Cities & towns
Airports

Bagerhat
More than 50 religious monuments make up this ‘lost city of mosques’ at Bagerhat, by the Ganges’ mouth. Designed and built und…
Sundarbans National Park
Including the region of mangrove forests between the Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers, Sundarbans National Park is a UNESCO World …
The Royal Calcutta Golf Club
The Royal Calcutta Golf Club in India is the second largest golf course in the world. The title of ‘Royal’ was added to the nam…

world reviewer

Bagerhat