Author:

Ashik Hossain
M.A, M.Phil
Department of History
Visva-Bharati,Santiniketan
Birbhum,West Bengal,India

Email: ashikhossain717@gmail.com

Abstract: Throughout the Indian history, fort has been the symbol of prestige and power. Adjusting with the difference of topography and environment, there are different types of forts in different region in India. From grand Mughal forts to Maratha stronghold and Rajputs bastions, each structure reflects unique strategy of defence and control. In Bengal, forts held particular significance, functioning was not only a defensive architecture but also the symbol of authority. In Bengal, the large numbers of forts made of mud and bamboo. The Mughals used the mud forts in deltaic Bengal to oust Afghan influence and that is how they were able to establish and extend their empire in Bengal. In this article I want to show that how Mughals adopted the technique to construct the forts and other architectural Monuments and exploring fortification and statecraft.

Key Words: Bengal, Di-fortification, Environment, Fortification, Mud forts etc.