Dhaka’s recent political convulsion follows an oft-seen pattern, where a seemingly placid polity suddenly explodes with violence. Islam Khan became the first Nawab of Dhaka and named the new town Jahangir Nagar after his eponymously named foster brother and Mughal emperor Jahangir. From the 17th century onwards, Dhaka grew rapidly as a centre of trade and Mughal rule in this …
Evolution of wheels through ages According to historical accounts, the earliest depiction of a wheeled vehicle was found around 3635-3370 BCE though potter’s wheel was invented in 4000 BCE and logs were believed to be used as rollers to transport heavy objects as early as around 10,000 BCE. 1925 model Fiat, manufactured in Italy A 1925 model Fiat 501 is …
