Zinzira Palace Dhaka

Jinjira Prasad is a historic structure built during the Mughal period on the other side of Buriganga River in Keraniganj Upazila of Old Dhaka . A corruption of Jazira The word Jinjira means island. In 1620, Subedar II Ibrahim Khan built Jinjira Palace as a pleasure center. The palace is named Jinjira or island palace because of the land or Jinjira surrounded by water.

A wooden pool was used for access to the exquisitely crafted Jinjira Palace, shaded by native vegetation. Reportedly, after the defeat in the Battle of Palashi, Sirajddaula's family was sent to Jinjira Palace. According to local tradition, a tunnel was built through the Buriganga to connect the Lalbagh Fort to the Jinjira Palace, and this tunnel was used by Mughal army officers.

At present, the entrance arch of Jinjira Palace and two palaces, built on the model of Bara Katra, survive. The once deserted village or habeli has now turned into a Ghinji settlement. Buildings and shops are built around Jinjira Palace.

There are bus, train, plane, launch etc. transportation system from all districts of Bangladesh to come to the capital Dhaka. Coming from Gulistan in Dhaka to Sadarghat, crossing the Buriganga river and reaching Bara Katra adjacent to Soarighat, you will find Jinjira Palace if you ask any local.

There are more or less residential hotels in almost every area of ​​the capital Dhaka. Starting from 5 star hotel to normal hotel you will find here. Pan Pacific Sonargaon, Hotel La Meridien, Radisson Blue Water Garden etc. are notable among the 5 star hotels. Besides, there are numerous residential hotels in Bangabandhu Avenue, Fakirapool, Paltan, Gulistan and Old Dhaka.

As you come to the Old Dhaka area, you can try the famous Hajir Biryani at Kazi Alauddin Road, Pistachio Nut Sorbet at Hotel Royal, Nanna's Chicken Polao at Becharam Deuri Road, Mohan Mia's Juice with Lalbagh Shahi Mosque and Hanif's Tehri.

Feature Image: Khalid Mahmood Arifin