He had a deep connection to this land because of his journey from Barobazar to the Bagerhat District where along the way he created roads and river networks later developing an entire community and being a leader.
The tomb of General Khan lies in the only building today that has the original dome architecture of the mosque city.
An annual fair is also held around the area of the tomb for Muslims and Hindus on the anniversary of death and the full moon.
The area was chosen specifically based on the vast water resources and kind climate that were perfect for sustaining life and communities.
After the death of the founder, the city was abandoned and eventually covered in thick vegetation which is why the site was hidden for so long and difficult to explore.
As many religious figures traveled to India and formed connections, several returned to the Bagerhat District to teach at the mosques.
Geographically, the city sits on top of farmland and is surrounded by palm trees on the banks of the Bhairab river.
While the mosques stand out, the city also included mausoleums, bridges, water networks, and buildings for public gatherings.
After the death of General Khan, the city was renamed Khalifatabad by Sultan Ghiyasuddin Mahmud Shah.
This can make the research process of the lost city more confusing and can be easily misinterpreted as two separate places.
The two names divide the historical timeline into two parts based on the series of leaders that controlled the mosque city.
Bagerhat District had a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 81.42%, compared to the national average of 74.80%, and a sex ratio of 98.97 males per 100 females.
Rampal and Fakirhat, two upazilas of Bagerhat, are renowned in Bangladesh due to their huge production of shrimp and a big amount of foreign exchange through the city of Khulna.
The upazilas are: Administrator of Zila Porishod: Sheikh Kamruzzaman (Tuku)[8] Deputy Commissioner (DC): Muhammad Azizur Rahman, BPAA[9] Once upon a time there were train communication between Bagerhat and Khulna.