Ahsan Manjil

Posted by sekendar | 10:34 PM


Ahsan Manjil was built in 1872. It stands on the river of Buriganga. The visitors can feel the life style of the Nawabs of Dhaka by this building. Sometimes it is called Pink Palace. But it is now known as a splendid museum.Basically, it was used as a residence of the Nawabs. In 1872 it was renovated by Nawab Abdul Gani. It was named by his son Khaza Ahasanullah. At the bank of the river, now it is turned into a museum. It is an epitome of Bangladesh’s cultural heritage.It has 31 rooms. It has a huge dome about a mile. These rooms are now using as museum. It has 23 galleries. It displays furniture, clothes and many other things of Nawabs.

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