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Sonargaon was the capital of the ancient kingdom of Bengal ruled by Isa Khan. Bengal is now divided into West Bengal, which is a state of India, and East Bengal, which is the nation of Bangladesh. Today, Old Sonargaon is home to some of the oldest buildings in Bangladesh.

Old Sonargaon is found near the Bangladeshi cities of Narayanganj and Dhaka and is considered to be the first and oldest capital of Bengal. Sonargaon was known as the "City of Panama" and was the focal point of the famous Deva dynasty until the thirteenth century. At that time mainly middle class or upper class people lived in Sonargaon.

After the 13th century, Sonargaon was made a secondary capital to the principal capital of the Sultanate of Bengal. This subsidiary position of Sonargaon lasted until the arrival of the Mughals. The Mughal Empire originated in India and was first established in 1526 by the Turko-Persian leader Babur. Imperial Mughal viceroys ruled Bengal and thus Sonargaon for about a century before the founding of Bangladesh in 1608.

Even today many people come to visit the historical town of Sonargaon. They are attracted by its immense beauty and the buildings and ruins of Bengal era. The Goaldia Masjid is located in Goaldi village and is a fine example of an ancient Sonargaon building. Folklore Museum is another attraction, which is visited by many. The Folklore Museum in Sonargaon houses a variety of artefacts from all over Bangladesh, representing the many cultural groups present in the country.

For those interested in the historical and archaeological artefacts unearthed from Sonargaon, Zainal Abedin Museum is a good place to visit. You can still see the intact shrines of Shah Abdul Ali and Panjpir and the tombs of Sultan Ghiyas Uddin. If you venture out of Sonargaon and into the countryside, you can see examples of a Mughal palace and an old museum. These two buildings are situated in beautiful grounds with many birds, trees and shrubs, a pond and a number of sheltered walks.

Old Sonargaon is a wonderful city to visit, with a lot to offer visitors if they enjoy history and culture.

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