Ahsan Manzil

Ahsan Manzil is a palace located in the Kumartoli area of Dhaka, Bangladesh. It was formerly the residence and seat of the Nawab of Dhaka and has been designated an Old Dhaka Heritage Site. It now serves as a museum.

Ahsan Manzil
আহসান মঞ্জিল
South View
Former namesRangmahal
General information
Architectural styleIndo-Saracenic Revival architecture
LocationKumartoli, Dhaka, Bangladesh
CountryBangladesh
Coordinates23°42′30.95″N 90°24′21.81″E
Construction started1859 (1859)
Completed1872 (1872)
OwnerBangladesh National Museum
Design and construction
Main contractorMartin and Co.
Website
www.ahsanmanzilticket.gov.bd
List of Old Dhaka Heritage Sites
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