# Dholaikhal

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**Dholaikhal** is a historic neighborhood in Old Dhaka. It is 550 sq yards and borders [Bahadur Shah Park](/source/Bahadur_Shah_Park) and Tipu Sultan road.[1]

## History

Dholaikhal is named after an early 15th century canal built by [Islam Khan I](/source/Islam_Khan_I), the [Mughal](/source/Mughal_Empire) [Subahdar](/source/Subahdar) of Bengal and who moved the capital of Bengal to Dhaka. The canal was for both defense and navigation. There was a bridge over the canal connecting [Farashganj](/source/Farashganj) to [Gendaria](/source/Gendaria_Thana). Over time trash was dumped in the canal, clogging it, and the canal was made into an underground sewage line in some parts. Dholaikhal is a commercial area with many shops, mostly specializing in car parts, and metal workshops.[1][2]

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## References

1. Bhattacharja, Haripada. ["Dholaikhal"](http://en.banglapedia.org/index.php?title=Dholaikhal). *en.banglapedia.org*. Banglapedia. Retrieved 11 April 2020.

1. ["Dholaikhal a thin ropewalk for commuters, pedestrians"](https://www.dhakatribune.com/uncategorized/2013/08/25/dholaikhal-a-thin-ropewalk-for-commuters-pedestrians). *Dhaka Tribune*. 25 August 2013. Retrieved 11 April 2020.

1. Jamaluddin, Syed. ["Tapping potential of Dholaikhal"](https://thefinancialexpress.com.bd/public/index.php/print/tapping-potential-of-dholaikhal). *The Financial Express*. Retrieved 11 April 2020.

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