Lalbagh Fort, Mughal fort in Old Dhaka, Bangladesh

Lalbagh Fort is a fortified complex in Old Dhaka, Bangladesh, that was left unfinished in the 17th century. It occupies several acres and includes a mausoleum, a three-domed mosque, residential areas, and formal gardens.

Construction began in 1678 under Prince Muhammad Azam, son of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, but stopped when he left for Delhi. Governor Shaista Khan resumed work later, yet the project was abandoned after the death of his daughter Bibi Pari.

The tomb of Pari Bibi, whose real name was Iran Dukht Rahmat Banu, is the structure most often pictured as Lalbagh Fort. She married Prince Muhammad Azam on 3 May 1668 and died in 1684; her father, Shaista Khan, built the square mausoleum, which was completed before 1688. Inside, nine rooms are decorated with marble, stone and glazed tiles, and the central dome was once gilded before being covered with brass or copper sheets.

The site opens daily except Sundays and sits within easy reach of the old city center by rickshaw or taxi. A full visit takes at least an hour, and the shaded garden paths offer relief from the heat.

The tomb of Bibi Pari features Persian marble, colored tiles, and fine stonework that remain well preserved today. A large water tank with corner steps once served residents for storage and bathing.