Sonargaon gained importance during the Delhi Sultanate. However, the archeological department has recently taken initiative to make the boundary wall surrounding the city to better protect it, and the ticket is now required to enter Panam Nagar. The house owner and his friends used to watch the performance of the Baijis from the gallery. Sonargaon is one of the old capitals of the historic region of Bengal and was an administrative center of eastern Bengal. Have you ever visited Sonargaon? [15] Turkic, Arab, Habesha, Persian, Pashtun and Rajput settlers migrated to the region and became Sonargaiyas. You can do fishing by a hook on the lake. Many immigrants settled in the area. Though the authorship of this book has been ascribed to Shaikh Sharafu’d-Din Abu Tawwama, the author’s introduction testifies that the book was actually written by one of the disciples of Shaikh Sharafu’d-Din on the basis of his teachings. The full-day tour starts from $70 US per person, including an air-conditioned car, English-speaking guide, all entrance tickets, a boat ride on the river Meghna, lunch on a local restaurant with authentic Bangladeshi food, and many more! Share your thoughts and experience with us in the comments. He arrived through the port of Chittagong, from where he proceeded to the Sylhet region to meet with Shah Jalal. Among the ancient monuments still intact, are the tomb of Sultan Ghiasuddin (1399 - 1409 A.D.), the shrines of Panjpirs and Shah Abdul Alla and a … Goaldi Mosque in old capital Sonargaon. It was the principal administrative center of eastern Bengal, particularly the Bhati region. Take our Old Capital Tour. Our math teacher Mr. Kajal accompanied us. [26] The fertile farmland around the town also generated rice exports. holiday. Sonragaon hosted a mint. The confederation included Bengali Muslim and Bengali Hindu zamindars, many of whom had Turkic and Rajput ancestry who eventually became Sonargaiya through time. The museum of Sonargaon charmed us most. Sonargong means the City of Gold. Artifacts related to the heritage of Bengal from the 17th century onward used to be displayed in this museum. So I got the change to have a picnic. Here they will eat no flesh, nor kill no beast; They Hue of Rice, milke, and fruits, they go with a little cloth before them, and all the rest of their bodies is naked. Sonargaon was the old capital of Bengal in the medieval period. Panam is only 0.5km away from Sonargaon Folk Art Museum. [6], Sonargaon began to develop as a seat of Muslim learning and Persian literature. During that time there were several religious riots in this area, when these merchants fled to India with their family, leaving their houses to the caretakers with an intention to come back which never happened because of circumstances. Sonargaon Sonargaon lies about three miles west of Narayanganj and can be approached by a causeway on foot, or in the rainy season one can go by boat down the river Lakhya, Meghna, and up the small rivulet Brahmaputra and a khal right up to the foot of the village. [25], Sonargaon was an ancient center of muslin production and textile manufacturing. Abandoned city Panam Nagar in Sonargaon. The Folk-arts and Crafts Museum was established on this building after doing some simple renovation. [3], The Bangladesh Folk Arts and Crafts Foundation was established in Sonargaon by Bangladeshi painter Zainul Abedin on 12 March 1975. Sonargaon is one of the oldest capitals of Bengal. The house was built in 1901, originally called Bara Sardar Bari. [17] Isa Khan used the Jangalbari Fort. How fascinating have you found it? Panam was a wealthy textile business center, particularly for cotton fabrics. Sonargaon (Bengali: সোনারগাঁও; pronounced as Show-naar-gaa;[1] meaning Golden Hamlet) is a historic city in central Bangladesh. [3] Sonargaon is also one of the possible locations for the fabled land of Suvarnabhumi that is referred in cultures across the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. In 1580, he states "The houses here, as they be in the most part of India, are very little, and covered with straw, hay and a few mats round about the walls, and the door to keep out the Tygers and the Foxes. It became the seat of the Hindu Deva Dynasty in the mid-13th century. This is prosperous with several unique collections that you’ll never find at any other place. [8] The Sultan invited the Persian poet Hafez to the Bengali court in Sonargaon. Content of this website is protected by the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. Bus service to Sonargaon also available from Chasara at Narayanganj. Sonargaon Folk-Arts & Crafts Foundation will remain open during any govt. Maulana Sharfuddin Abu Tawwama of Bukhara came to Sonargaon circa 1270 and established a Sufi khanqah and madrasa, which imparted both religious and secular education. We reached our destination at about 12: p.m. For those interested in historical and archaeological relics, which have been unearthed from Sonargaon, the Jainal Abedin Museum is a good place to visit. It has survived through many historical periods under the rule of various sultanates and empires, and was one of the original capitals of the Bengal region. Wednesday and Thursday, this museum is closed for the weekend. They’ve done marvelous work to restore the building and its premises, including the pond in front of the building. The Folklore Museum of Sonargaon houses a variety of artifacts from all over Bangladesh, representing the many cultural groups that exist in this country. Isa Khan gradually increased his strength and he was designated as the ruler of the whole Bhati region, with the title of Mansad-e-Ala. Sonargaon is located near the old course of the Brahmaputra River. Some were cooking, some were singing, some were cutting jokes and some were taking selfies and uploading them to facebook. The Amistad’s story began in 1839 when slave hunters captured large numbers of native Africans near Mendeland in present-day Sierre Leone. Buses full of people from far away come here for a picnic every day. For those interested in historical and archaeological relics , which have been unearthed from Sonargaon, the Jainal Abedin Museum is a good place to visit. The Sultans built mosques and tombs. Thus this wealthy city was fully abandoned. [5] Delhi's governors in Bengal often tried to assert their independence. It was one of the most important townships in the Bengal Sultanate. Sonargaon was the seat of the medieval Muslim rulers and governors of eastern Bengal. The Karrani dynasty was defeated by Mughal forces in western Bengal. It should be visited while touring Bangladesh. There are two museums inside the premises of the Sonargaon Folk-Arts and Crafts Foundation. Goaldi Mosque is always open for visitors. The study tour was arranged keeping the students’ interests in mind in addition with the purpose of enlightening them about the country’s strong legacy. Two luxurious buses were hired for this purpose. Panam Nagar will remain closed during any govt. ibn battuta describes Sonargaon as an important port-city which had direct commercial relations with countries like China, Indonesia (Java) and the Maldives. Other interesting artifacts being displayed in the new museum are a life-size ornate houseboat, an ornate wooden door that wealthy people in the villages used on their houses, an ornate wooden partition of a house, different wooden decoration pieces, and models of different types of boats which once were the main transportation in Bangladesh, as it is a country fully based on rivers, which sadly are lost nowadays. The capital of Bengal later developed in the new Mughal metropolis in Dhaka. It became the seat of the Hindu Deva Dynasty in the mid-13th century. The third Bengali Sultan Ghiyasuddin Azam Shah established a royal court in Sonargaon. There are two museums inside the premises of Sonargaon Folk-Arts and Crafts Museum. Boro Sardar Bari inside the Folk-arts & Crafts Foundation in Sonargaon. The township flourished as a center for writers, jurists and lawyers. Panam Nagar is the only abandoned city of its kind in the whole world. On 15 February 1984, Narayanganj subdivision was upgraded to a district by the Government of Bangladesh. [18] In 1584, following an invasion by Shahbaz Khan Kamboh, Isa Khan and Masum Khan Kabuli launched a successful land and naval counterattack in Egarosindur on the banks of the Brahmaputra River, which repulsed the Mughal invasion. Panam Nagar will remain closed for visitors during the Eid day and the previous day of the Eid. Your paragraph should include the answers to the following questions. Isa Khan's navy had surrounded the Mughal fleet on four sides. In 1324, the Delhi Sultan Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq declared war against him and succeeded in capturing Bahadur Shah in battle. Also, a new museum was established here in a later period, focusing mainly on the long heritage of textile in the Sonargaon area. It is also a popular picnic place among the locals since inside the premises of the foundation, there are several picnic spots which are possible to book for a whole day. ©Photo Credit: Raw Hasan. Panam Nagar will be closed at 04.00 PM during the holy month of Ramadan. Rebel governors often chose Sonargaon as the capital of Bengal. [3] Maritime ships travelled between Sonargaon and southeast/west Asian countries.[3]. You will be amazed to find each and every corner of this city along with its constructions in … Sonargaon is one of the oldest capitals of Bengal. There was a decisive break from the authority of Delhi. Panam Nagar is a great place to spend a whole afternoon with the family in the outskirt of Dhaka. You need to buy entry ticket. [3] Sonargaon was ruled by Vanga and Samatata Kingdoms during antiquity. Connecting people who visited Bangladesh, sharing Bangladesh experiences, encouraging others to visit Bangladesh, and answer any Bangladesh travel-related questions by interested travelers. On the fixed day, we hired a minibus to go to the picnic spot. [20], In 1580, the English traveler Ralph Fitch described Isa Khan's kingdom, stating "for here are so many Rivers and Lands, that they (Mughals) flee from one to another, whereby his (Akbar) horsemen cannot prevail against them. Hindu merchants built their houses on this city – 52 houses on a single street. Due to the many threats to preservation (including flooding and vandalism), Sonargaon was placed in 2008 Watch List of the 100 Most Endangered Sites by the World Monuments Fund. holiday. 52 Abandoned houses on the same street look like a ghost city. When Bahram Khan died in 1338, his armour-bearer, Fakhruddin Mubarak Shah, declared himself the independent Sultan of Sonargaon. He then proceeded to Sonargaon, the capital of the sultanate. Check out our 1-7 days tour and excursion packages in Bangladesh and 8-28 days holiday packages in Bangladesh to travel Bangladesh with comfort. Sonargaon is located near the old course of the Brahmaputra River. Any content (text, photo, video, graphics) theft from this website and hosted somewhere else will be taken down by their ISP under the DMCA law, no matter which country the site is hosted in. New Haven Museum. It is the most attractive tourist spot in Sonargaon. Very rich and disposing of strong forces, they bear themselves as Kings, chiefly he of Siripur [Sripur], also called Cadaray [Kedar Rai], and he of Chandecan [Raja Pratapaditya of Jessore], but most of all the Mansondolin [“Masnad-i ‘ālī,” title of Isa Khan]. This is the only structure remaining in Sonargaon from the medieval period when it was the prime time of Sonargaon. Tawwama's book on mysticism, Maqamat, enjoyed a strong reputation. [19] In 1597, Isa Khan's navy dealt a massive defeat to the Mughal Navy on the Padma River. According to travelers, Sonargaon was an important commercial center. The price is 1,750 BDT for a whole day. When Firoz Shah died in 1322, his son, Ghiyasuddin Bahadur Shah, replaced him as ruler. Dilapidating houses in Panam Nagar. These houses had a gallery in the middle. When the Bengal Sultanate disintegrated in the late 16th-century, Sonargaon continued to be a bastion of Bengali independence for a few decades. The name Sonargaon survives officially as the Sonargaon Upazila of Narayanganj District in Dhaka Division of Bangladesh. For shooting of films inside the museum premises, the charge is 3,450 BDT for a whole day. Sonargaon was under independent rule for some years, before becoming a subsidiary capital of the Sultanate of Bengal, then the Sultanate of Delhi. Sonargaon is a tourist place of Crafts Museum and Folk Arts. Sonargaon is a town in the Dhaka Division. The Goaldia Mosque is situated in the Goaldi village and is a wonderful example of an ancient Sonargaon building. Check out Panam Nagar: A fully abandoned city of the Hindu merchants in Bangladesh for more details on Panam Nagar with lots of photos. The Folklore Museum of Sonargaon houses a variety of artifacts from all over Bangladesh, representing the many cultural groups that exist in this country. Sonargaon prevailed in naval campaigns during the monsoon. During the administration of Roknuddin Kaikaus (1291-1301 AD), son of Nasiruddin Bughra Khan, Nam-i-Haq, a book on fiqh (jurisprudence), was written in elegant Persian poetry, in Sonargaon. It was the capital of the sultanate ruled by Fakhruddin Mubarak Shah and his son Ikhtiyaruddin Ghazi Shah. Proud to have earned aCERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCEfor 5 YEARS in a row, and to have earned theHALL OF FAME2019 award, also to have earned theTRAVELERS’ CHOICE2020 award – from TripAdvisor, and to have featured multiple times onINTERNATIONAL TRAVEL NEWS MAGAZINEpublished from California, USA. Sonargaon became one of the most important townships in Bengal. The Mughals also built several bridges, including the Panam Bridge, Dalalpur Bridge and Panamnagar Bridge. In the west, Sonargaon competed with the neighboring city-states of Lakhnauti and Satgaon for military supremacy in Bengal. A new museum has been built later on the same premises, where mainly the rich culture of fabrics in Sonargaon is being displayed. 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