History of Dhaka

Buriganga of Dhaka, painted by William William Alexander of Philadelphia in 1861: Photo: Wikipedia

On returning from school, I got a piece of gold in the round. Looks like a lot of money. Inscription engraps in English, 'Take one up'

It's strange What's the matter Nishu went to Kachchu to find out. Chachu read books all day. Know a lot He said nesting the thing, it is a measurement. Once used to measure gold ornaments or small items. Now we are weighing on the digital machine. But nowhere is its use anywhere.

Understand But why is it written 'Dukka'?

Now come from school. Wash hands, eat and drink and rest. At the end of school reading, we will talk about the duckling.

Sitting in the evening sitting Meushu saw the dictionary. Whether there is any information about 'Dhakka'. Nah, there's nothing like that. It is written only that Dhaka was once written 'Dakka' in English. But this is the only way to get rid of this, that is to know.

After finishing school, I went to Nishu Chachura. Chachchu gave him a book named 'Rajaratangini' by Kalhan's writing. In the book, 'Dhakka' means the guard station. Bikrampur and Sonargaon, once used to be the capital city of the kings, were located in front of Dhaka. From that 'dhakka', its name is Dhaka.

Nugu eyebrow said, this is the name of a place! Chachu said, I do not know whether this is exactly like this. But in this context another story is going on. Mughal governor was Sheikh Alauddin Islam Khan. He once again came out with a 50 thousand companions to search for the future capital city in 1608.

It is his choice to come to present Dhaka. All the boats ordered the anchor on the banks of the river bleaching. The name of the place Islampur was named after Islam Khan, who came to see the well. The place is still known as Islampur. It is very important area of ​​old Dhaka.

Nishu became a little impatient, neither did she understand! Islam Khan has been named after Islam Khan. But how did the name of Dhaka?

Chachchu said, Ah yes, the incident is not yet finished! After leaving Bazra, Islam Khan saw a group of traditional religions playing pavilions and worshiping Dhakhi. Suddenly, he used to play an intellect on his head. He called all the drummers together. Put them in a particular place and said, 'Play the cover! As much as you can ...! '

Meanwhile, he sent four of his men around. Each was given a stick and a flag. They were told that wherever the word of the drum will be heard, there will be a stick with flags. Flags will be the target of city boundaries

The drummer is playing. Borders are also defined. Originally it came from Dhaka, and from there it was Dhaka.

Nishu was listening like a muscular. Though the story was a little tangled, it seemed quite funny to him. But there was a scurry in another place. He learned the book, Dhaka's original name Jahangirnagar. Moses asked, why is the original name of Jahangirnagar named after Chachchu? Chachchu Mashakile read. What is the answer, he does not know the answer to this question! He said, I think the matter will look a little bit more. Tomorrow will answer your question.

The next day. Chachchu said with astonishing face, there was a rift. The story that I heard yesterday, it seems wrong. Jahangirnagar was named because of Islam Khan city. This is a good danger! Now, what do I really believe? Nishu said.

Chachchu gave a new information, found in another book, Dhaka name has come from a tree named Dhak. There was plenty of drum trees in this area. DHAKA has come from Dhaka

Nishu said wise, he said. It is neither honor nor honor. But the truth is only one. Which is the true truth? Chachchu falls in the depression. What is the truth, he does not even know. Reflecting on a little, he said, the truth seems to have not yet been discovered. There are many types of people.

Maybe one day the truth will be discovered. You can discover this fact by reading different books, researching!