Katra (Dhaka)
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katra-dhaka-189-2706108
title:
Katra (Dhaka)
text:
Katra or Katara refers to a type of caravanserai, an inn or resting place, primarily found in the Bengal region. These structures were built to accommodate travellers, merchants, and their caravans. The word "Katra" or "Katara" is derived from the Persian language, signifying a place for halting or a marketplace. In the context of the Bengal region, particularly in Dhaka, the capital of present-day Bangladesh, "Bara Katra" and "Chhota Katra" are two of the most notable Mughal-era caravanserais t
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
Historical caravanserai in Bengal
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katra_(Dhaka)
date created:
2007-03-14T20:31:24Z
date modified:
2024-09-09T06:37:25Z
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13
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