MUGHAL DHAKA & ITS RIVER FORTIFICATION SYSTEM - DHRUBO ALAM - 2026

Dhaka was not protected by walls alone—it was defended by its rivers. As Mughal Bengal's capital, the city relied on a sophisticated network of river forts, naval fleets and powerful cannons to repel Magh and Portuguese pirates while securing vital waterways. From Idrakpur to Sonakanda and Hajiganj, these forts formed a defensive triangle that helped transform Dhaka into the political and military heart of the Bengal Subah. Read the full article. Link in the comments.