Ahsan Manjil,Dhaka,Bangladesh
Built in 1872 and standing on
the river Buriganga, this stately building offers the visitors
a feeling of the life-style of the Nawabs of Dhaka. Sometimes
known as the Pink Palace, this building now houses a splendid museum.
Basically, it was the residence of the Nawabs. Nawab Abdul
Gani renovated this building in the year 1872 and named it
after his son Khaza Ahasanullah.
On
the bank of river Buriganga in Dhaka the Pink majestic, Ahsan
Manjil has been renovated and turned into a museum recently. It
is an epitome of the nation's rich cultural heritage.
Todays renovated Ahsan Manjil a monument of immense historical beauty.
It
has 31 rooms with a huge dome atop which can be seen from
miles around. It now has 23 galleries in 31 rooms displaying of
traits, furniture and household articles and utensils used by
the Nawab.
Open 9 am- 5 pm from Saturday to Wednesday and 3-5 pm on Friday. Thursday is close.
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