Ahsan Manzil is the property of Dhaka Nawab Estate. Ahsan Manzil is a historical heritage site of Bangladesh in old Dhaka.
It was the residence of the Nawabs family of Dhaka. The construction of the Ahsan Manzil was begun in 1859 and completed in 1872. Abdul Ghani named it Ahsan Manzil after his son Nawab Khwaja Ahsanullah. The newly built palace first came to be known as the Rang Mahal. When in 1952 the Dhaka Nawab State was acquired under the East Bengal Estate Acquisition Act, it became impossible for the successors of the Nawabs to maintain the palace due to financial constraints. Nawab Khwaja Habibullah started living at Paribag Green House soon after the acquisition of the zamindari. After Nawab family termination the Ahsan Manzil was long time abondoned. 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.
There are many foreigners come to visit this visiting with our countries historical heritage sites this Nawab Estate ‘Ahsan Manzil’. Many bangladeshi are also come to see this palace.
“The Ahsan Manzils” museum is very nice of his every part. 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 really pleased 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 century A.D.
“The Ahsan Manzils” museum's some photos are given following :
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), Dry Battery(porcelain), Jug(porcelain), Electric meter(metal), Electric Kettle(metal), Flower-vase, Hukkah vase, Spotton (metal), Khasdan (silver), Pandan (metal), Candle stand(object used by the Nawabs), Water Tup(metal), Water glass, 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.
Ahsan Manjil
Information Officers (According to the Information Right Act. 2009)
2) Ahsan Manzil Museum , Dhaka
Dr. Mohd. Alamgir
Deputy Keeper
Phone : +880-2-7391122
Entry Fee for single entry: BDT 2.00(two) only
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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umber of interesting collections including sculptures and paintings of the Hindu, Buddhist and Muslim periods as well as inscriptions of the Holy Quran in Arabic and Persian letters and Bengali works in the Arabic script.
Bangabandhu memorial museum open 10am to 6pm from Thursday to Tuesday, Wednesday closed.
