British rule

British Rule of The Dhaka City: The city passed to the control of the British East India Company in 1765 after the Battle of Plassey. The city then became known by its anglicized name, Dacca. Owing to the war, the city's population shrank dramatically in a short period of time. Although an important city in the Bengal province, Dhaka remained smaller than Kolkata, which served as the capital of British India for a long period of time.

Under British rule, many modern educational institutions, public works and townships were developed. A modern water supply system was introduced in 1874 and electricity supply in 1878. The Dhaka Cantonment was established near the city, serving as a base for the soldiers of the British Indian Army. Dhaka served as a strategic link to the frontier of the northeastern states of Tripura and Assam.

The Mughal Rule

The Mughal Rule: The development of townships, public works and a significant growth in population came as the city was proclaimed the capital of Bengal under Mughal rule in 1608 CE. Mughal subedar Islam Khan was the first viceroy administrator of the city. The city was called 'Jahangir Nagar' (City of Jahangir) in honour of the Mughal emperor. The greatest expansion of the city took place under Mughal general Shaista Khan(1662–1677 and 1679–1689). The city then stretched for 12 miles in length and 8 miles in breadth and is believed to have had a population of nearly a million people.

The historical Chawk Mosque is located in the bazaar area of the old town of Dhaka, south of the current city centre. It was originally built during the rule of the Mughals in the 17th century and may be the earliest dated mosque built on a high vaulted foundation in Bengal She was shortly occupied by Kingdom of Koch Bihar in 1661.

Buddist Kingdom

This Area Ruled by Dhata son of  Dhotuseno and King Dhatusena son of  Mohonomo. As per History of Sanskrit Literature (1859), p. 267 and as per F. Max Mullar.

It was changed Dhata to Dacca or Dhaka by time to time. Dhaka are one of the most ancient warrior gotra of Jats.Dhaka are said to be the descendants of Dhata king. Naga families ruled between 500 BC and 500 AD and some of them onward up to the Mughal period. Dhaka's are settled on Asian continent with changing their surname like: Dhaka, Dhake, Deka, Dahaka, Dhoke and Dhakar etc. 'Certain members of the Moriyan dynasty, dreading the power of the  Shubho, the balattho, had settled in various parts of the country.

Short History Of Dhaka City

This is The Dhaka city. It is famous for its history. Its made in 7th century. Shamrat Jahangir made it. First it The name "Dhaka" derived from a particular tree or grass called Dhaka, which was plentiful in the region. However, many Orientalist thinkers believe that the name of the city came following the establishment of Dhakeshwari temple by Raja Ballal Sena in the 12th century CE.

The name Dhaka existed long before the establishment of Dhakeshwari Temple. The Dhaka area of that time was identified as Bangala. The town consisted of a few market centers like Lakshmi Bazar, Shankhari Bazar, Tanti Bazar, and a few localities of other craftsmen and businessmen like Patuatuli and Kumartuli, Bania Nagar and Goal Nagar. After the Sena dynasty, Dhaka was successively ruled by the Turkish and Afghan governors descending from the Delhi Sultanate before the arrival of the Mughals in 1608. The Afghan Fort in Dhaka was located at the present Central Jail.