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Within its enclosure walls of 2.5 kilometres, it encompasseses the imperial city of the Moghul rulers, which comprises fairy-like palaces, such as the Jahangir Palace or the Khas-Mahal and the reception room where visitors were received. Within its boundaries the fortress also has two very beautiful mosques.
It was declared a World Heritage Site in 1983 on the recommendation of the international Committee of UNESOC at its 7th session.
The Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur, 200 Kilometres northwest of Dhaka, was founded in 7th century. It is the largest single Buddhist monastery in the Indian subcontinent and is also known as the Somapura Mahavira, the Great Monastery. It was a renowned intellectual centre from the 7th century until the 17th century. Its layout is perfectly adapted to its religious function. This monastery- city represents a unique artistic achievement which has influenced Buddhist architecture as far away as Combodia. It was declared a World Heritage Site in 1985 at the 9th session of the 21- member international committee.
Though a small country,
The Shstgombuj Mosque is a 15th century Islamic edifice situated in the suburbs of Bagerhat, on the edge of the Sundarbans, some 175 km southwest of
A world Heritage Site is a place (natural or cultural) recognized by the international community in the shape of the World Heritage Convention declared by UNESCO in 1972, as possessing universal value, and coming under a collective responsibility for its preservation. A country nominates a site to the Convention, and a decision on whether to include it in the World Heritage list is made by a 21- member international committee.
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