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Visit to A Place of Historical Interest
My innate curiosity towards places of historical significance has always driven me to explore them. Such places hold immense value in terms of education and culture. They offer a glimpse into the past and its various facets such as culture, traditions, and historical events. Visiting historical places is both a fascinating and enriching experience. During my last summer vacation, I had the privilege of visiting the National Memorial at Savar, a symbol of our nation's reverence for the martyrs of the war of liberation. Accompanied by a few friends, we set out on our journey from Gabtali to Savar, eagerly anticipating the opportunity to witness this iconic memorial firsthand. The National Memorial is a towering edifice, standing tall at 150 feet, composed of concrete, and built with the blood of martyrs. A series of seven towers rise by stages to this impressive height, with each tower symbolizing the towering bravery and sacrifice of each martyr. The foundation of this monument was laid on the first anniversary of the victory day, and it holds within it the history of our hard-fought independence. Upon reaching the memorial, we were filled with a deep sense of respect for the freedom fighters who had laid down their lives for the freedom of our nation. We spent a considerable amount of time exploring the memorial and its surrounding area, taking in the rich historical legacy that it holds. The most poignant sight that we encountered was the several graves of the martyred freedom fighters, situated close to the tower. It was an incredibly moving experience to pay tribute to these brave souls who had made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation's independence. Our visit to the National Memorial was an experience that left an indelible mark on us. It was a true honor to have had the opportunity to witness and pay homage to this remarkable structure, which richly deserves all the accolades it has received. Even though we left the place after an hour, the memories that we had made and the sense of reverence that we felt stayed with us long after.
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MY VISIT TO A PLACE OF HISTORICAL INTEREST
Many things I have heard about the historical places of Bangladesh. So I had been dreaming of visiting a historical place. I learnt many things about the beauty of the imposing multidomed Shat Gambuj Mosque. In mid-15th century, a Muslim colony was founded in the inhospitable mangrove forest of the Sundarbans near the seacoast in Bagerhat district by a saint Ulugh Khan Jahan. He was the earliest torchbearer of Islam in the South who laid the nucleus of an affluent city during the reign of Sultan Nasiruddin Mahmud Shah (1442-59), then known as ‘Khalifatabad’ (present Bagerhat). I, accompanied with some of my friends visited the historical mosque and its adjoining area. It came to our view that the stately fabric of the monument stands on the eastern bank of a vast sweet-water tank, clustered around by the heavy foliage. This gives a real picture of a low-lying countryside characteristic of a seacoast landscape. The mosque is roofed over with 77 squat domes, including 7 Chauchala or four-sided domes in the middle row. The vast prayer hall is provided with 11 arched doorways on east and 7 each on north and south for ventilation and light. It has 7 longitudinal aisles and 11 deep bays by a forest of slender stones columns. From these columns spring rows of endless arches, supporting the domes. The arches are six feet in thickness, have slightly tapering hollow and round walls. The interior and the exterior of the mosque give a view of rather plain architecture but the interior western wall of the mosque was beautifully decorated with terracotta flowers and foliage. I have come to know that besides being used as a prayer hall the mosque was also used as the court of Khan Jahan Ali. At present it is one of the greatest tourist attractions and best architectural beauties of Bangladesh.
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MY VISIT TO THE NATIONAL MEMORIAL
Our National Memorial is our glory and pride. It is situated at Savar in Dhaka. I have recently had the opportunity to visit the National Memorial. It is a symbol of the nation’s respect for the martyrs of the War of Liberation. It is built with concrete, but made of blood. It is an achievement the dimensions of which can be measured, but it stands for all achievement which is immeasurable. It stands upright for the millions of martyrs who laid down their lives so that we may stand upright, in honour and dignity, amongst the nations of the world. As I have seen, the tower is 150 feet high and it stands on a base measuring 130 feet wide. There is actually a series of 7 towers that rise by stages to a height of 150 feet. I have come to know that the foundation was laid on the first anniversary of the Victory Day. There is actually a plan to build a huge complex in several phases. The entire complex will cover an area of 126 acres. The plan of this complex includes a mosque, a library and a museum. The relics of the Liberation War will be kept in the museum. The sight of the complex, which was most moving to me is the several graves of the martyred freedom fighters; close to the tower. The memorial stands 150 feet tall, but every martyr it stands for stands so much taller. Standing in front of the graves we bowed down our heads in respect. It seemed to us that the towers soar up symbolising the loftiness of the spirit of the martyrs. While visiting I felt that the national memorial is a reminder to all our countrymen of the valiant struggle and supreme sacrifices of a freedom loving people. Indeed the visit was a one which is still engraved in my heart.
MY VISIT TO A PLACE OF HISTORICAL INTEREST
A few months ago I visited Darjeeling. I went there with my family. When we entered Darjeeling there was a thick fog all round and it seemed as if we were driving into the clouds. It was very cold but we were well prepared, with our coats, caps and mufflers. Arrangements for our stay had been made in a small but comfortable lodging house, and after spending the night there we embarked upon a tour of sight seeing. We visited the Botanical Gardens, the Himalayan Mountaineering places of interest. We ate some authentic Tibetan food and bought traditional Eastern curios. Early the next morning, we went to Tiger Hill to see the sunrise. This is possible only if it is a clear day and many people come back disappointed. But we were lucky. A hush fell over the crowd as the first rays of the sun struggled out from behind the clouds and the sun rose with all its glory. The snow-clad Kanchanjhonga looked breath-takingly beautiful. I have never seen anything so awe-inspiring! From this spot we were even able to get a glimpse of Mount Everest. On our way back we visited the lush tea-gardens which produce some of the finest tea in the whole world. My trip to Darjeeling was a really enjoyable one and I did not know until I went there that nature could be so magical!
Visiting A World Heritage Site
Visiting a World Heritage Site has a great educative value and significant in our real life. A World Heritage Site is a site which is historically and geographically important and useful to the world people. Bangladesh is a land which has three World Heritage Sites. They are the Shatgombuj Mosque of Bagerhat, the Buddist Vihar of Paharpur and the Sundarbans of Khu1na. They are the glorious assets of Bangladesh. The three World Heritage Sites symbolises of old relics and geographical significance. I am a student. I have a great fondness for visiting places having historical and geographical importance, so I had been looking for a chance to visit a World 'Herjtage Site. I am lucky that I got a chance to visit the historical Shatgombuj Mosque during the last winter vacation. I went there with my elder brother who is a college teacher of history. We visited every corner of the Shatgombuj Mosque and the Mazar of the Khan Jahan Ali, 'the founder of the mosque and the famous Ghora Dighi. I found many big crocodiles swimming in the famous historical big tank. I met many college-going students visiting the World Heritage Site. I got the chance talking to the boys and the girls of my own age who came from different schools, colleges and universities from the different parts of the country. The Shatgombuj Mosque wears matchless beauty on a moonlit night. There is always a big gathering of tourists and visitors. Only by reading books a student can't reach his desired goal of life. Visiting a World Heritage Site makes our mind cheerful and removes the monotony of routine life. It also helps one to know the cultures of the different parts of the country. So everyone should visit a World Heritage Site during one's free time.
Visiting A World Heritage Site
Visiting a World Heritage Site holds significant educational value and is profoundly meaningful in our lives. These sites are of historical and geographical importance, not only for the country they belong to but for people all around the world. In Bangladesh, we are fortunate to have three World Heritage Sites: the Shatgombuj Mosque in Bagerhat, the Buddhist Vihar in Paharpur, and the Sundarbans in Khulna. These sites are precious treasures for Bangladesh. Each of these World Heritage Sites represents a blend of historical relics and geographical significance. As a student with a deep interest in exploring places of historical and geographical importance, I had longed for the chance to visit a World Heritage Site. Fortunately, during the last winter vacation, I seized the opportunity to visit the historic Shatgombuj Mosque. Accompanied by my elder brother, who is a college teacher specializing in history, we explored every nook and corner of the Shatgombuj Mosque, the Mazar of Khan Jahan Ali (the founder of the mosque), and the famous Ghora Dighi. I was fascinated to see numerous large crocodiles swimming in the renowned historical tank.During my visit, I had the pleasure of meeting many college-going students who had come from different schools, colleges, and universities from various parts of the country. It was a chance for me to interact with boys and girls of my own age and learn about their experiences and perspectives. The Shatgombuj Mosque takes on an unparalleled beauty under the moonlight, attracting a significant gathering of tourists and visitors. It's essential to understand that mere bookish knowledge can't help a student achieve their desired goals in life. Visiting a World Heritage Site has the power to elevate our spirits, break the monotony of routine life, and expose us to the diverse cultures and traditions of different regions. Therefore, I believe that everyone should make the effort to visit a World Heritage Site during their free time, as it offers an enriching and enlightening experience that broadens our horizons and deepens our appreciation for the world's heritage.
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My Visit to a place of historical interest
The beauty of traveling lies in exploring new places and experiencing different cultures. As a student with a keen interest in historical places, I am always eager to visit places of great historical importance. During my winter vacation, I had the opportunity to visit Bagerhat, a place that is renowned for its rich historical significance.
In Bangladesh, there are several places of historical importance, such as the Sundarbans, Mahastangarh, Kuakata, the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur, Sonargoan, and Bagerhat. Each of these places has its unique specialty and importance. Bagerhat, in particular, is a great historical place founded by Hazrat Khan Jahan Ali, a just ruler and great saint of the fifteenth century.
During his reign, Bagerhat was a part of the Sundarbans, and Hazrat Khan Jahan Ali built many official buildings to run his administration. He also constructed several mosques and dug tanks, all of which are now in ruins. As I wandered through the remnants of these historical buildings, my joys knew no bounds.
The Mazar of Khan Jahan Ali, a fine one-storeyed building with a beautiful dome, is a must-visit attraction in Bagerhat. Hazrat Khan Jahan Ali was buried there, and the tomb is made of cut out stones whose origin remains a mystery. Inscriptions in Arabic on the tomb indicate that he died on 25th October 1459. A small mosque is situated nearby, and a close associate of Khan Jahah Ali was buried outside the tomb.
On the night of the full moon in the month of Chaitra, a grand fair is held beside the Mazar, and many people from different parts of the country visit it. The Dighi of Khan Jahan Ali, a big tank in front of the Mazar, is also a fascinating place to visit. It is believed that some crocodiles inhabit the tank, and they come near when the Fakirs call them and give them something to eat. Seeing the Dighi with my own eyes was a pleasure beyond measure.
Another architectural masterpiece that I visited was the Shatgambu Mosque, an Islamic edifice that is still in excellent condition. The mosque stands on sixty stone pillars with seventy-seven stone domes, and it is beautifully decorated. Pir Khan Jahan is believed to have used it as a mosque and a court of justice. The interior western wall of the mosque is adorned with terracotta flowers and foliage, making it an attraction for tourists and visitors.
Apart from these attractions, Bagerhat boasts several other historical sites such as the Ghora Dighi, a big tank near the Shatgambu Mosque, and the city's numerous mosques, tanks, roads, and public buildings. It was fascinating to learn about the social works and reformations of Khan Jahan Ali during my visit to Bagerhat.
In conclusion, I thoroughly enjoyed my two-day visit to Bagerhat with my family. The memory of this trip still haunts my mind, and it has further increased my desire to explore more historical places. Bagerhat is undoubtedly a place of great historical interest, and it is no surprise that it is now one of the World Heritage Sites.
A Visit to a place of Historical Interest
I had been dreaming of visiting a place of historical interest. I learnt many things from books about the beauty of 'Lalbagh Fort' in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. I got the opportunity when our school was closed for Ramadan vacation.
I, accompanied with some of my friends reached the Chittagong Railway Station in time and bought four tickets. We got into the second class compartment. We occupied four comfortable seats in the compartment. Then the train started for Dhaka at, 11.00 p.m. and we reached the Kamalapur Railway Station at 5.00 a.m. After staying there for a while, we reached our appointed hotel.
Dhaka is an ancient city. During the reign of Mughal Emperor Jahangir, Dhaka was founded by Islam khan, in the year 1610. It stands on the Buriganga. Many ancient historical places are still found there. At first, we went to see the historical 'Fort of Lalbagh'. Md. Azam Shah, Subedar of Bengal and third son of Emperor, Aurangazeb built this port in 1678 and named it 'Kila Aurangabad' but later it became commonly known as "Lalbagh Fort". Shaesta khan, another subedar of Bengal, added grandeur to this fort. The fort is surrounded by great walls. There is a grave of shaesta khan's daughter, Bibi Pari, one mosque and a common bathing place. This fort is about 2000 feet from east to west and 800 feet from north to south. The gorgeous three storied main gate is on the southern wall and adorned with Mughal architecture. There is also smaller gates on different walls of the fort. The walls are made of thin red bricks. The beauty of these ancient relics really beggars description.
The new town is very beautiful to look at. We visited some important places, such as-Natoinal Museum, Sangsad Bhaban, Mirpur Zoo, Botanical Garden, Dhaka University, Bangla Academy, Shishu Park, Jatiya Smriti Soudh etc.
After five days tour we retuned home. The visit to 'Lalbagh Fort gave me a new vision and a new thought. That is, the majesti beauty of 'Lalbagh Fort' will remain ever fresh in my memory. Still feel, it was a remarkable visit indeed.
My Visit to a Place of Historical Interest
Man has an infinite thirst for knowledge. He always wants to know the unknown and see the unseen to satisfy his curiosity and quench this thirst. Visiting places is a wonderful experience and has lot of educative value. I am always fond of visiting a new place, particularly if it is a place of historical interest. I have visited most of the main historical places in Bangladesh like the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur, Mahasthangarh at Bogra, Sonargaon and Bagerhat. last year I had an opportunity to visit the world famous Taj Mahal at Agra in India
There is hardly an educated person who has not heard or read about the Taj Mahal in India. In my higher secondary English textbook, I read description of it. I came to know that it is one of the most beautiful buildings in the world. It was built in the seventeenth century by Emperor Shah Jahan as a tomb for his wife, Mumtaz mahal. I became very curious to visit this wonderful place and was looking for a chance to go there. In February last year some of my friends and I made a plan for touring India, specially to visit Agra.
It took us several days to complete our foreign tour formalities. We managed to procure passports and visas as quickly as possible.
Then we fixed a date for our journey. When the day arrived, we said good-bye to our parents and friends and started our journey to India via Benapal border. We caught a morning train from Rajshahi and got off at Jessore. Then we went to benapal by bus. We crossed the border at about 3 o’clock. We hired a taxi to go to Bonpara railway station. By the time reached Bonpar all the four of us got very hungry. We ate some food at a restaurant there and caught the Kolkata-bound train at 5 p.m. In Kolkata we put up in a small hotel for the night. As we had a long journey from Rajshahi to Kolkata, all of us had a sound sleep.
We spent the following day wandering here and there in Kolkata and visiting some important places. Next day we started for Delhi in the morning by train. The thirty-hour journey by train was extremely tiring but we somehow managed to keep ourselves fresh. After an overnight stay in New Delhi we started for Agra. The city of Agra is in Uttar Pradesh and to the southeast of New Delhi. From New Delhi it is five-hour journey by bus. We started our journey at 12 noon and reached there safe and sound at five in the evening.
The moment we reached the premises of the Taj Mahal, we were overwhelmed with joy and forgot all the exhaustion and hazards of the journey. We fell in love with the Taj at first sight. We felt that no words would be enough to describe its beauty. Immediately we understood why twenty thousand men worked for twenty-two years to complete the complex.
We saw that the mausoleum of pure white marble inlaid with semiprecious stones, is flanked by two red sandstone buildings, a mosque on one side and an identical building for aesthetic balance on the other. It stands on a high marble plinth with a minaret at each corner. It has four identical facades, each with a massive central arch, and is surmounted by a bulbous double dome and four domed kiosks. Just inside the outer walls, there is a corridor and from this corridor we looked through the carved marble screens to a central arch, and is surmounted by a bulbous double dome and four domed kiosks. Just inside the outer walls, there is a corridor and from this corridor we looked through the carved marble screens to a central room. ‘The bodies of Shah Jahan and his beloved wife lie in two graves below this room. No visitor is allowed to approach these original graves. There were thousands of people coming from different countries of the world to visit the Taj Mahal on that day and we also came to know that about eighty million people from all over the world visit the Taj Mahal every year.
We were really impressed by the matchless beauty of the Taj. It was as if a dream in marble. However, we were shocked to see one thing. The great mausoleum stands on the river Jamuna but there was no water in the river. The river rather looked drab and dry. We felt that the Taj Mahal would look many times more beautiful if the river were full of water.
We also visited the beautiful garden surrounding the Taj Mahal. The green trees of the garden made the white marble of the main building look even whiter. We also walked round the long pool in front of the main entrance to the building. When we looked in this pool in the evening twilight, we saw all the beauty of the Taj Mahal in the reflection in the water. We could not resist our temptation to take photographs of all the beautiful scenes. We had read that Taj Mahal looks best at night in moonlight. Fortunately, it was the time of the full moon. Therefore, we waited until night and the rise of the moon. Our wait became significant when we observed the effect of the moonlight on the white marble of the Taj Mahal. The dazzling whiteness of the marble mingled with the soft whiteness of moonlight created a magic world.
We did not feel like leaving the site of the Taj Mahal which is known as one of the seven wonders of the world. But at one time we had to. We stayed overnight at Agra and made for New Delhi again the next morning with a sweet memory of visiting a wonderful place of great historical interest. Even today I feel proud to say that I have visited the Taj Mahal. After visiting India in 2000 Bill Clinton said, “The world is divided into two parties those who have visited the Taj Mahal and those who have not. I am lucky I belong to the first party. “Before visiting the Taj Mahal I considered myself unfortunate to think that I was a member of the second party but today like Bill Clinton I can also proudly say that I belong to the first party of people who have visited the Taj Mahal. The memory of the Taj mahal will remain ever fresh in my mind.
My Visit to a Place o f Historical Interest
Historical place means a place which bears testimony to history. Bangladesh is a land of historical importance. Everywhere there are places of historical interest.
Visiting a historical place is truly interesting and exciting. Visits to such places have a great educative value too. Besides, it helps us to remove the dullness of the mind which occurs from the monotonous classes. So, after the test examination is over, we visited Mahasthangarh, a place of historical interest.
On 20 October 2010, we started for our visit. We are four in number. On the appointed day, we all gathered at a pre-decided place named Gabtoli from where we went to Bogra by bus and stayed at night. The following day after breakfast we set out for Mahasthangarh. It was only a few kilometres away from the town. We went there by rickshaw. When we reached Mahasthangarh, a glorious chapter of old history opened up before our eyes. We all were enchanted seeing such a historical place with our own eyes.
Mahasthangarh was the site of Pundranagar. Pundranagar was the capital of the Mouryas, Guptas, Senas and other Hindu kings. The old city was about 2000 metres long and 1500 metres wide and was surrounded by a wall. Once it was a very flourishing city.
Mahasthangarh stands on the western bank of the river Korotoa. There are some elevated places near Mahasthangarh. These places are known as ‘Vitas’. ‘Kundus’, ‘Ghous’ and ‘Dhaps’. One part of the dried river is known as the ghat of Kankabati. There is a museum of Mahasthangarh. Some images, dice, ornaments and pots excavated from Mahasthangarh have been kept in the museum. We have seen all the relics of the past and learnt a lot of things about our past civilization.
We spent the day at Mahasthangarh and started back for Bogra in the evening. The following day after breakfast we set out for Dhaka.
A visit to a place of historical interest is always interesting to me. It was a great pleasure for me to be at Mahasthangarh. It was indeed a rewarding visit. It is still fresh in my memory.
AN EXPERIENCE OF VISITING A HISTORICAL PLACE
A visit to some historical place is a fascinating adventure. Last winter, I happened to visit Sylhet, an ancient town of Bangladesh. It is famous for the ‘mazar’ of Hazrat Shah Jalal and the ‘mazar’ is a memorable historical site. From my childhood I was cherishing the hope of visiting the ‘mazar’ as I heard many imaginary stories about the ‘doves’ named ‘Jalalee Kabutar’ and the big fishes ‘madari, gazari’.
We went to Sylhet last year to visit the ‘mazar’ during the Muharram holidays. We availed ourselves of the Surma mail which started at about 9 p.m. We reached Sylhet station at about 8 p.m. next morning. We hired a rickshaw. When our rickshaw came near the ‘mazar’ we found many small shops on both sides of the road. The shop-keepers were calling us to take their commodities which were mostly some candles, ‘agarbati’ and ‘haluas’ of different kinds and other sweets.
After passing the shops we came to the courtyard of the ‘mazar’. In one corner there were spacious vacant rooms where the pilgrims stay at night. There are arrangements for bathing and cooking. But our attention was diverted to the songs of the ‘pigeons’. There are several small cages with round shaped entrance. Some of them were taking corns from the ground.
Then we went to the ‘mazar’. On the gate we kept our shoes. The ‘mazar’ is situated on a small hill. The excellent structural beauty testifies the skill of Muslim architecture.
There is a tank adjacent to the ‘mazar’. The tank has hundreds of very big sized fishes called ‘madari’ and ‘gazari’. It is believed that if anybody appeases the hunger of these fishes with small fishes, he would be blessed by the saint and the desire of his soul will be fulfilled. When anybody wishes to offer something, the care-taker loudly shouts by calling ‘madari’, ‘gazari’. They appear within a minute and swallow the offer with great relish and then go back to the well through a narrow drain. We found some small fishes moving happily in the water. They were multicoloured. Some of them are golden, some red, green and blue. A care-taker was sitting on the entrance. We gave him some coins. We took one bottle from him and took a little holy water of the well.
We spent an hour and a half in visiting the ‘mazar’ saying our prayers and giving some offerings. The visit to the ‘mazar’ filled our heart with joy. We could think about the sacrifice of Hazrat Shah Jalal who left his sweet home for the sake of religion. It is the duty of everyone to sacrifice self-interest for a mission.
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