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Capital City
Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh, founded in 1608 has an exciting and rich
cultural heritage. The city alternately enjoyed the glory of being the
capital of the region when it was successively under the Mughals and British
rule. The river Buriganga intersects it. It used to known as a town of
mosques and called the city of Rickshaws until recently. Dhaka has happy
blend of Mughal, Victorian and modern architecture as well as number of
historic relics. The city still has a name of its exotic culinary and
cuisine.
It was built in 1678 AD by the Prince Mohammed Azam, son of Aurangazeb, the
Mughal Emperor. The fort was the scene of bloody battle during the first war
of independence (1857) when 260 sepoys (soldiers) stationed here backed by
the people revolted against British forces. Outstanding among the monuments
of the Lalbagh are the tomb of Pari Bibi, Lalbagh Mosque, Audience Hall and
Hammam of Nawab Shaista Khan now housing a museum. Ahsan Manjil:
Built in 1872 and standing on the bank of river Buriganga, the stately
building offers the visitors an idea on the life-style of Nawabs of Dhaka.
Some time known as the Pink Palace, the building now housing a splendid
museum.
The Armenian Church is situated at the old part of Dhaka City at a place
named "Armanitola". Armanitola was named after the Armenian Colony who
settled here late in 17th century. The Church was built in 1781. There are
several churches in Dhaka City. Among those, Armenian Church (1781) and
Church of Bangladesh (Former Holy Rosary church) built in 1677 AD carries
significant historic values.
The monastery was established in 1962. The complex houses the main Shrine,
the international prayer dormitory, an academy of fine art and the Nikko
Niwano Clinic. It is situated near the central Railway station at Kamlapur.
Dhakeshwari Temple, the oldest Hindu Temple in Dhaka City built in 11th
century, Ramakrishna mission is another attraction in the city.
Built to commemorate the martyrs of the first war of liberation (1857-59)
against the British rule. It was place where the revolting sepoys and there
civil compatriots were publicly hanged.
Sonargaon, the oldest capital of Bengal in 13th century during the regime of
Mughal, situated 27 KM east to Dhaka on the Dhaka-Chittagong High-way. It
was the capital of Deva Dynasty until the 13th century. Sonargaon houses the
Jainul Folklore Museum, a good collection of the folk crafts of Bengal.
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