Dhaka is known to be in existence since the 7th century A.D. It grew as an urban center, when it became the provincial capital of Mughal Bengal in 1608. The city passed to British rule in 1765. It became the capital of East Pakistan in 1947. In 1971, the city became capital of the newly independent country Bangladesh. It was formerly known under the spelling Dacca.
The origin of the name of Dhaka is shrouded in mystery. Some believe that it is derived from the Dhakeshwari Temple, which was originally built around 12th century by a Sena King. Others believe that the name is derived from the Dhaka (drum), which was beaten during the inauguration of the capital in 1608 by the Mughal Subahdar Islam Khan. Dhaka was also known as Jahangir Nagar for some time during the Mughal period in honor of the Mughal Emperor Jahangir.
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Modern Dhaka has vastly outgrown the so-called Old Dhaka. Statistically, its population has grown to around 13 million during recent decades, due to a population shift from rural areas. Old Dhaka with its important port and various historical sites can still be found at the southern end of the sprawling and disorganised modern city. Though some parts of the city is still not well-developed, places like Gulshan, Banani, Motijheel etc. are shaping up into a modern city.
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