Landmarks of Old Dhaka: facts and a 5-question quiz

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Forts, caravanserai and palaces of Old Dhaka. This is a map-tap quiz with 5 questions, each worth more points as the questions get harder.

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What this quiz covers

Era: Mughal and Nawabi. Region: Bangladesh. The 5 questions are about the following, with a short fact for each. Read them first if you want a head start, or skip to the quiz and read afterwards.

Facts behind the questions (spoilers)

Lalbagh Fort (Dhaka): Lalbagh Fort was begun in 1678 by Muhammad Azam Shah when he was Mughal governor of Bengal, and construction stopped when he was recalled.
Ahsan Manzil (Dhaka): Ahsan Manzil was the residence and seat of the Nawabs of Dhaka.
Star Mosque (Tara Masjid): The Star Mosque (Tara Masjid) in Armanitola, Dhaka, was first built by the nobleman Mirza Ghulam Pir, who died in 1860, so it is usually dated to the early 19th century (the trustees say 1711, with no inscription to confirm it).
Bara Katra (Dhaka): Bara Katra was built in about 1644–46 by Mir Abul Qasim, the diwan of Shah Shuja, the son of Shah Jahan and governor of Bengal.
Saat Gombuj Mosque: The Saat Gombuj (Seven Dome) Mosque stands in Mohammadpur, Dhaka.

Quick answers

What should I know about Lalbagh Fort (Dhaka)? Lalbagh Fort was begun in 1678 by Muhammad Azam Shah when he was Mughal governor of Bengal, and construction stopped when he was recalled.

What should I know about Ahsan Manzil (Dhaka)? Ahsan Manzil was the residence and seat of the Nawabs of Dhaka.

What should I know about Star Mosque (Tara Masjid)? The Star Mosque (Tara Masjid) in Armanitola, Dhaka, was first built by the nobleman Mirza Ghulam Pir, who died in 1860, so it is usually dated to the early 19th century (the trustees say 1711, with no inscription to confirm it).

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