Urbanization in ancient Bangladesh

 

Urbanization in ancient Bangladesh

Old Lavani introduced the Dhaka Museum to Agudumba, and then began to introduce the historical sites and urban construction culture of Bangladesh.

Old man Lavani said: Some monuments in Dhaka can be traced back to the 3rd century BC. The Central Monument of Language Movement Martyrs in Dhaka City commemorates the historic Language Movement of 1952, which is a symbol of Bangladesh's national culture. This movement sowed the seeds of freedom and thus became the trigger for a series of movements that led to Bangladesh's great liberation war. It is worth mentioning that the United Nations Economic and Social Cooperation Organization has declared February 21 as Mother Language Day around the world. In countries with similar social and religious backgrounds, such as Malaysia and Indonesia, the tourism industry has achieved remarkable development. Compared with them, Bangladesh has lagged far behind.

Between the 8th and 12th centuries, Gandhara art in Bangladesh reached its peak. The art of this period was mainly reflected in the decoration of Buddhist temples. Its artistic style was unique and gorgeous, showing superb carving skills and rich flavor. religious overtones.

Gandhara art is also reflected in the casting and production of bronze Buddha statues and bells and tripods. These works are exquisite and beautiful and have become representative works of ancient Bangladeshi art.

With the spread of Islam in Bangladesh, the art of ancient Bangladesh underwent significant changes from the 13th to 16th centuries.

During this period, Bangladesh began to build Islamic buildings such as mosques and tombs. These buildings were decorated with complex geometric patterns and various floral patterns, as well as relief and inlay techniques, forming an elegant and Gorgeous architectural style.

In the 19th century, Bangladesh was affected by British colonial rule, and Bangladeshi art was also affected by Western modern art. During this period, a group of Western painters appeared in Bangladesh and created many paintings.

In the field of arts and handicrafts in Bangladesh, many emerging crafts have also appeared, such as pottery, brocade, plush, etc.

Old Lavani said to Agudengba:

The history of urbanization in ancient Bangladesh can be traced back to the Maheshna dynasty around the 4th century BC. During this period, the capital of Bangladesh was Puchanodu, an ancient city in the north of modern Bangladesh. .

As time went by and different dynasties rose and fell, the urbanization of Bangladesh also evolved. Urbanization in Bangladesh reached a new height during the Bakhtiar dynasty.

During this period, some important cities emerged in Bangladesh, such as Mahasta, Vikrantupur, Purupari, and Sonoali. They had strong economic, cultural and political influence and became the civilization of Bangladesh at that time. 's heartland.

In these cities, some important buildings and facilities have appeared, for example, Puchanodo has an ancient palace and a huge mural, Mahasta has a temple and temple, square, market and playground, etc. , these cities also became centers of commercial transactions, and trade activities flourished here.

During the Viseroi Dynasty, Bangladesh's urbanization process also ushered in a new period of development. During this period, some important cities appeared in Bangladesh, such as Munna, and some famous cities were built in these cities. Buildings and facilities such as mosques, palaces and official schools, etc.

Each of these buildings has its own unique style and character, reflecting the rich culture and history of Bangladesh.

Old Lavani said:

Puchanodu was the capital of ancient Bangladesh. It was established during the Maheshna Dynasty around the 4th century BC. This city is located in the north of today's Bangladesh and is a cultural and commercial center.

It has magnificent palaces and murals. These buildings and artworks reflect the artistic and cultural level of Bangladesh at that time. In addition, Puchanodu was also an important commercial center where trade activities flourished.

Its construction promoted the economic and cultural development of Bangladesh at that time and had an important impact on the subsequent urbanization process of Bangladesh.

Mahasta was an important city in Bangladesh during the Bakhtiar Dynasty. It is located in the eastern part of modern Bangladesh. This city has buildings and facilities such as temples, temples, squares, markets, and playgrounds. It was the largest city in Bangladesh at that time. One of the important commercial and cultural centers.

Its construction allowed trade activities to flourish here and had an important impact on the economic and cultural development of Bangladesh at that time.

Vikranthupur was another important city during the Bakhtiar dynasty, located in the south of modern Bangladesh. This city had a famous mosque and was one of the most important religious centers in Bangladesh at that time.

Vikranthupur was also an important commercial and cultural center, and trade activities flourished here. The construction of Vikranthupur promoted the economic and cultural development of Bangladesh at that time, and also played a role in the subsequent urbanization process of Bangladesh. had an important impact.

Old Lavani said to Agudengba again:

As an important port node in the Indian Ocean, Bangladesh has witnessed the rise and fall of different civilizations in the long history. Different civilizations have also left immortal marks on this land with buildings of different styles that span thousands of years.

The Bakirhat Mosque is a complex of more than 50 religious facilities and secular buildings. It was established by a Turkish general in the 15th century AD; the Buddhist Bihara ruins in Paharpur are the earliest examples of Mahayana Buddhism in Bengal in the 7th century. Witnessing the rise of the country, Master Xuanzang also left his footprints here when he went west to seek Buddhist scriptures. In 1985, these two ruins were both included in the World Heritage List by UNESCO.

Bangladesh also has the Dakshwari Temple dedicated to Hindu Shiva built in the 11th century and the Ishwapur Church built by Spanish missionaries in the 16th century. These cultural relics are still well preserved and are waiting for tourists and researchers to visit.

Agudenba had a new feeling about Bangladesh through the explanation given by Lavani:

In addition to cultural relics, the rivers and bays here also bear witness to the vicissitudes of Bangladesh over the years. Bangladesh is a country with a lot of water and is known as the "Land of Thousand Rivers". Take a motor boat up the Meghna River to admire the golden fields; or go to Rangamati to see the satin-white Jupani Falls falling for nine days; go down the river to the north of the Bay of Bengal, where you can see Kes Bazar is famous for being the "world's longest uninterrupted beach"...Bangladesh's gorgeous waterscapes are something you never tire of.

Old Lavani sang a song "I Love the Bay of Bengal":

 

i love my bangladesh

Bay of Bengal is my home

rivers and bays here

Witnessing the vicissitudes of Bangladesh over the years

Bangladesh is a country with a lot of water

 

Take a boat ride up the Meghna River

Admire the golden field scenery

Travel to beautiful Rangamati

Looking at the white satin

Jupani Falls falls for nine days

We come to the northern Bay of Bengal

That's Cox's Bazar

This is the longest beach in the world

Gorgeous and beautiful water features

It always makes people never tire of it

Whenever and wherever

Bay of Bengal flowing water

It's the blood flowing in my heart

 

I love my country of thousands of rivers

Bay of Bengal is my home