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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