Dhaka Gate
Historical City Gate in Dhaka, Bangladesh / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Dhaka Gate also known as Mir Jumla's Gate or Ramna Gate is a monument believed to be built by Mir Jumla II and enlisted as one of the oldest Mughal architectures in Dhaka. This gate is considered as one of the integral parts of the history of Dhaka.[1]
Dhaka Gate | |
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মীর জুমলা গেট | |
General information | |
Type | Historical City Gate |
Architectural style | Mughal architecture |
Location | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
Completed | 17th-century |
Height | 7-15 Fit |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Mir Jumla II |
According to the popular belief during the reign of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, Dhaka was getting bigger. Mir Jumla constructed the gate as the north entrance of Dhaka ascertaining the northern border of Dhaka with it.[2]
The gate was once a remarkable Mughal architecture in capital Dhaka and was used to enter in the city after arriving on the bank of Buriganga River. The gate was probably meant to guard the city from the north from the attacks of Magh pirates. It was severely damaged and was later rebuilt by magistrate Charles Dawes in 1825 AD.[3] It is currently in the University of Dhaka campus area near Curzon Hall and Shishu Academy. One of its three parts is now in the area of Centre for Renewable Energy Research and another part stands inside the premises of Mausoleum of three leaders.[4]