Bara Katra, Mughal palace in Old Dhaka, Bangladesh.
The building features a grand entrance with octagonal towers, decorated plastered panels, and horseshoe arches across its 223-foot southern facade along Buriganga River.
Shah Shuja, the second son of Emperor Shah Jahan, commissioned Mir Abul Qasim to construct this residence between 1644 and 1646 during Mughal rule.
The structure incorporates Central Asian caravanserai design elements with regional Mughal architectural patterns, including vaulted rooms and an octagonal domed central hall.
The Department of Archaeology faces preservation difficulties due to legal disputes and modifications made by current property owners to the original structure.
Twenty-two merchant shops operated within the complex while the building served as a customs clearance point for ships arriving at Buriganga River port.
Location: Dhaka Division
Inception: 1641
Architectural style: Mughal architecture
GPS coordinates: 23.71465,90.39524
Latest update: May 12, 2025 16:51
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