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Dhaka City across Buriganga River – a painting by Frederick William Alexander de Fabeck in 1861 [1] Dhaka ( Dacca ) is a modern megacity with origins dating from 500 BC to 200 BC. [ 2 ] The history of Dhaka region begins with the existence of urbanised settlements that were ruled by Gupta Empire , Gauda Kingdom , Pala Empire and Chandra ...
1886 – Mymensingh-Dhaka railway opens. [17] 1888 April: Tornado. [13] Ahsan Manzil (Pink Palace) rebuilt. [22] 1892 – 16 March: Jeanette Rummary (as Jeanette Van Tassell) makes the first balloon ascension and parachute jump in Dhaka's history as a member of a travelling aerial exhibition led by Park Van Tassel. [23] 1897 – 12 June ...
For much of recent history, Dhaka was characterized by roadside markets and small shops that sold a wide variety of goods. [127] Recent years have seen the widespread construction of shopping malls. [128] Two of the largest shopping malls in the city and the wider South Asian region are the Jamuna Future Park and Bashundhara City.
Old Dhaka is under the administration of Dhaka South City Corporation. Old Dhaka is bounded by the areas of Mohammadpur on the west, Dhanmondi, New Market, Shahbagh, Ramna, Motijheel and Sabujbagh on the north, Jatrabari and Shyampur on the east, adding also Kamrangir Char Thana and Keraniganj Upazila on the south.
The city was founded during the reign of Emperor Jahangir. Emperor Shah Jahan visited Dhaka in 1624 and stayed in the city for a week, four years before he became emperor in 1628. [19] Dhaka became one of the richest and greatest cities in the world during the early period of Bengal Subah (1610-1717).
The Curzon Hall, one of Dhaka's best architecture. The architecture of Dhaka is a confluence of many architectural styles. From the Sena temples built by Ballal Sen, to the Mughal architecture of the Mughals, to the Indo-Saracenic style (pioneered in Madras) of the colonial era, to 20th century steel and chrome of skyscrapers.
Pages in category "History of Dhaka" The following 32 pages are in this category, out of 32 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
Dhaka Gate also known as Mir Jumla's Gate or Ramna Gate is a monument believed to be built by Mir Jumla II and enlisted as one of the oldest Mughal architectures in Dhaka. This gate is considered as one of the integral parts of the history of Dhaka. [1] According to the popular belief during the reign of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, Dhaka was ...