Azimpur, Bangladesh
Old Dhaka
Old Dhaka is a term used to refer to the historic old city of Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. Located on the banks of the Buriganga River, it was one of the largest and most prosperous cities of the Indian subcontinent, and the center of the worldwide muslin trade. The city was founded in 1608, named Jahangirnagar, after the then Mughal emperor Jahangir.
- City
- Azimpur
- Country
- Bangladesh
- Category
- Historic
- Suggested visit
- About 90 minutes
More places in Azimpur
- Gurdwara Nanak Shahi
- Bangladesh National Museum
- Hussaini Dalan
- Katabon Mosque
- Khan Mohammad Mridha Mosque
Background: Wikipedia