Which caravanserai structure in Old Dhaka was built in 1644 by Mir Abul Qasim to house traveling merchants and visiting dignitaries?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Bara Katra
- Step 1: Bara Katra was commissioned in 1644 along the Buriganga River by Mir Abul Qasim, dewan of Prince Shah Shuja. Answer: Bara Katra. Why not the others: Choto Katra, Ruplal House and Ahsan Manzil don't fit.
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