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Which title did Dhaka earn due to its well-laid gardens, tombs, mosques, palaces, and forts?

  • Venice of the East

  • Paris of the East

  • Pearl of the Orient

  • City of Gardens

Answer

Dhaka was once called the Venice of the East due to its well-laid gardens, tombs, mosques, palaces, and forts during the Mughal period. The city's rich history and architecture attracted merchants from across Eurasia.
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