Saturday, August 23, 2008

Ahsan Manzil

Photo: Jesmin Ara Amzad

Ahsan Manzil is a Dhaka Nawab Estate. It is a historical heritage site of Bangladesh in Dhaka. It was the home of the Nawabs of Dhaka. But now it is turned into a museum. The beautiful house bears the rich cultural and historical heritage. It is an important Moghal monument of the 19th century. This Estate constructed of red sandstone. It is tow-storied superior building. It has 31 rooms with 23galleries displaying portraits, furniture and household articles used by the Nawabs.

We are all that day (my friend, sister and my two teacher) visiting this “ Ahsan Manzil”. We are all enjoying this day and saw the Nawab Estate of getting enjoyment or pleasure.

There we saw some foreigners came to visiting with our countries historical heritage sites this Nawab Estate ‘Ahsan Manzil’. Then I talking to Japanese visitor with Momo and Sawata. They are very pleasurable to see the ‘Ahsan Manzil’ and enjoying to rootless child.


“The Ahsan Manzils” museum is very nice. This museum decorated to used by the Nawabs household many articles. This Estates second floor decorated for museum. There has a Model, Octagonal Table, Ivory works, Elephant skull with Tusk, Electric Meter, Electric kettle, Inaugural ceremony of Dhaka electric supply, Founder leaders of the all India Muslim Leagues photo (1906), State bed room, War-materials, Rocking chair etc.

I amazed to see the museums all display. Like;
Model: Silver, Filigree work.
Ahsan Manzil palace before the tornado of 1888 A.D. This model was purchased by the then Dhaka Nawabe Estate.
Length: 14''
Width: 14 ¾"
Weight:326 Tola (3786gm)
19th cencury A.D.


Octagonal Table: Metal Table with Tortoise-legs used by the Nawabs.
19th century A.D.
Have a photo of founder leaders of the all India Muslim league (1906). Have fruit- Dish(german silver porcelain and metal), Soap-case(metal), Pot with LID(metal), Otto-pot (silver), Rose-water sprinkler(silver), Aftaba (metal), Surahi (metal), Hukaa vase(metal), LID of the chillum (metal), Flower-vase, Hukkah vase, Spotton (metal), Khasdan (silver), Pandan (metal), Candle stand(object used by the Nawabs), Water Tup(metal), Jug(porcelain), Water glass, Dry Battery(porcelain), Electric meter(metal), Electric Kettle(metal), Inaugural ceremony of Dhaka Electric Supply(Imagined painding, 7 december,1901 A.D) etc.

Elephant Skull with Tusk: Among many elephant this named "Feroz Jung" was very faithful and favorites to Nawab Abdul Ghani.


State bed room: This state bed room have a bed, Almirah, Dressing-table etc.
I astonished to see the museum and enjoying we are all.

4 comments:

bint battuta said...

It is lovely that you met some Japanese people who are interested in learning about Bangladesh's heritage. Are there many foreign tourists in Dhaka?

Zannat Ara Amzad said...

Hi..thanks for your nice comments.
Yes,many foreign tourists in Bangladesh.

Anonymous said...

To meet with any foreigner is not bad at all. I think, you feel proud to meet some foreigners and make a story and telling your companions and friends. They appreciate you much and you are emphasized. Really how intelligent you are!

But you should remind, most of the time they considered as a SALVE not friends. So, you all should try to hold your personality. You will be honored when you have personality with your quality. Thank you!

Anonymous said...

To meet with any foreigner is not bad at all. I think, you feel proud to meet some foreigners and make a story and telling your companions and friends. They appreciate you much and you are emphasized. Really how intelligent you are!

But you should remind, most of the time they considered as a SALVE not friends. So, you all should try to hold your personality. You will be honored when you have personality with your quality. Thank you!

I got many B-deshi who ask money for them after making intimacy. And had to tell that ‘Amar Taka Nai’ ami poor.