Nimtali Palace

Nimtali Palace (also Nimtali Kuthi) was a residence of the Naib Nazim (Deputy-Governor) of Dhaka-Niabat (Dhaka Province) in the 18th and 19th century. It was built during 1765–1766.[1]

Nimtali Palace
Nimtali Kuthi
Nimtali Deuri, only existing part of the former palace
LocationDhaka, Bangladesh
Coordinates
FounderCaptain Archibald Swinton
Built1765–1766 (1766)
Architectural style(s)Mughal architecture

Only the gateway of the palace has survived to this day. It is called Nimtali Deuri.[2]

References

  1. Islam, Sirajul; Miah, Sajahan; Khanam, Mahfuza; Ahmed, Sabbir, eds. (2012). "Nimtali Palace". Banglapedia: the National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Online ed.). Dhaka, Bangladesh: Banglapedia Trust, Asiatic Society of Bangladesh. ISBN 984-32-0576-6. OCLC 52727562. Retrieved 29 April 2022.
  2. Islam, Sirajul; Miah, Sajahan; Khanam, Mahfuza; Ahmed, Sabbir, eds. (2012). "Nimtali Deuri". Banglapedia: the National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Online ed.). Dhaka, Bangladesh: Banglapedia Trust, Asiatic Society of Bangladesh. ISBN 984-32-0576-6. OCLC 52727562. Retrieved 29 April 2022.
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