Ahsan Manzil Museum
Ahsan Manzil stands on the bank of the river Buriganga, at the southern part of the Dhaka City. It was the palace of the Nawabs of Dhaka. In 1872 Nawab Abdul Ghani named it 'Ahsan Manzil' after the name of his son Khwaja Ahsanullah
Nawab Sir Khwaja Ahsanullah (1846-1901)
From the middle of the nineteenth century about a period of hundred years onwards this palace was a major political center of Bengal. The magnificent palace was renovated to a museum with 23 galleries and opened for visitors in 1992. Manzil stands on the bank of the river Buriganga, at the southern part of the Dhaka City. It was the palace of the Nawabs of Dhaka. In 1872 Nawab Abdul Ghani named it 'Ahsan Manzil' after the name of his son Khwaja Ahsanullah.
VISITING HOURS&HOLIDAYS
April to September
Saturday to Wednesday : 10:30 to 17:30
October to March
Saturday to Wednesday : 09:30 to 16:30
Friday : 15:30 to 19:30
Holidays :
Thursday and Government holidays.
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