EPISODE · Jun 20, 2026 · 5 MIN
The Floating Fortress of Jahangirnagar: Dhaka's Lost Mughal Port
from The Hidden History of Bengal: Kingdoms, Empires, and Revolution — Fexingo History · host Fexingo
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the forgotten Mughal port of Dhaka, known in the 17th century as Jahangirnagar. They dive into the construction of the Lalbagh Fort, the role of the Buriganga River in Bengal's maritime trade, and the pivotal figure of Shaista Khan, who transformed Dhaka into a thriving commercial hub. The conversation uncovers the daily life of merchants, the clash between Mughal authorities and European trading companies, and the eventual decline of the port as the Hooghly River silted up and Murshidabad rose as the new capital. Listeners will learn about the intricate network of riverine trade, the construction of caravanserais, and the little-known story of the Portuguese settlement that predated the Mughal fortifications. This episode sheds light on a crucial but often overlooked chapter in Bengal's history—the rise and fall of a city built on water. #Dhaka #Jahangirnagar #ShaistaKhan #LalbaghFort #BurigangaRiver #MughalPort #BengalHistory #BengalTrade #PortugueseSettlers #HooghlyRiver #Murshidabad #Caravanserai #MughalArchitecture #17thCentury #SouthAsia #MaritimeHistory #FexingoHistory #History Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the forgotten Mughal port of Dhaka, known in the 17th century as Jahangirnagar. They dive into the construction of the Lalbagh Fort, the role of the Buriganga River in Bengal's maritime trade, and the pivotal figure of Shaista Khan, who transformed Dhaka into a thriving commercial hub. The conversation uncovers the daily life of merchants, the clash between Mughal authorities and European trading companies, and the eventual decline of the port as the Hooghly River silted up and Murshidabad rose as the new capital. Listeners will learn about the intricate network of riverine trade, the construction of caravanserais, and the little-known story of the Portuguese settlement that predated the Mughal fortifications. This episode sheds light on a crucial but often overlooked chapter in Bengal's history—the rise and fall of a city built on water. #Dhaka #Jahangirnagar #ShaistaKhan #LalbaghFort #BurigangaRiver #MughalPort #BengalHistory #BengalTrade #PortugueseSettlers #HooghlyRiver #Murshidabad #Caravanserai #MughalArchitecture #17thCentury #SouthAsia #MaritimeHistory #FexingoHistory #History Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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