The Bibi Mariam Cannon (Bengali: বিবি মরিয়ম কামান) is a large early modern artillery piece on display on the grounds of the Dhaka Gate in Dhaka, Bangladesh.[2] The cannon dates from the 17th century.[3]
বিবি মরিয়ম কামান | |
 Bibi Mariam at Osmani Udyan, Dhaka | |
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| Location | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
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| Type | Cannon |
| Material | Wrought Iron[1] |
| Completion date | 17th century |
History
editThe cannon was manufactured by local technicians on the orders of Mir Jumla II, the governor of Bengal under Emperor Aurangzeb. It was one of two large cannons; the other was the "Kaley Khan Jam Jam". The two cannons were given male and female names. They were used during Mir Jumla's invasion of Assam and later placed in front of the Bara Katra to ward off Arakanese pirates. The Bibi Mariam survived, but its male named counterpart was lost. In 1832, the British administration moved the Bibi Mariam from Bara Katra to the Chowk Bazaar area of Old Dhaka. It was later moved to Gulistan[4] during the East Pakistan period and to the Osmani Udyan in 1983. After 40 years the cannon has moved near Dhaka Gate from Osmani Udyan.[5]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Mir Jumla's great Cannon: "Bibi Mariam"". DhakaDailyPhoto.blogspot.com. 2006-11-05. Retrieved 2022-07-08.
- ^ 400-year-old Dhaka Gate brought back to life, Dhaka Tribune, 24 January 2024
- ^ "Shahbagh Thana - Banglapedia". En.banglapedia.org. Retrieved 2017-09-25.
- ^ "The great cannons of Dhaka". Bangladesh,Dhaka: Thebangladeshpost.com. Archived from the original on 2017-09-25. Retrieved 2017-09-25.
- ^ 400-year-old Dhaka Gate brought back to life, Dhaka Tribune, 24 January 2024
External links
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