 Dhaka was the capital of the proto-industrialised Mughal Bengal for 75 years.As the center of the muslin trade in Bengal, it was one of the most prosperous cities in the Indian subcontinent.The medieval city was named Jahangirabad in honor of the Mughal Emperor Jahangir and hosted the seat of the Mughal Subahdar (governor), Naib Nazims and Dewans (prime ministers).