Katra (Dhaka)

[3] The Bara Katra is an example of classic Mughal architecture with elements such as arches, domes, minarets, and an imposing gateway.

[4] The structure had a grand entrance gate on the north side, adorned with intricate stucco work and floral patterns, reflecting Mughal design aesthetics.

Today, only parts of the original structure remain, but efforts have been made by the government and conservationists to preserve this important historical site.

[8][9] This Katra also served as an inn and included rooms for merchants, travellers, storage spaces, mosques, and prayer halls.

As caravanserais, they provided essential facilities for merchants, facilitating trade routes between Bengal and other parts of the Mughal Empire and beyond.

While they have suffered due to the passage of time, their historical value remains immense, serving as a testament to the region's past as a centre of trade, culture, and administration under the Mughal Empire.