Chawk Bazaar is a sprawling market area in Dhaka, Bangladesh, with hundreds of shops, market stalls and vendors. It dates to the 17th Century CE when under Mughal rule.[1][2] The bazaar is located in the Chowkbazar Thana part of Old Dhaka.
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Beside the market square is Chawk Mosque, built by Shaista Khan in 1676. It is 94 feet long, 80 feet wide and has three domes.
References edit
- ^ "Chawk Bazar, the heart of the old city". Dhaka Calling: A Monthly Tourist Guide. Archived from the original on 21 November 2013. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
- ^ Mould, David (13 June 2019). "Spotlight on Bangladesh: Exploring Old Dhaka". Newsweek. Retrieved 7 April 2023.