Kamalapur Mosque
Kamalapur Mosque, also known as Masum Khan Mosque, is a square shaped three domed ancient mosque and archaeological site located in Barisal District of Bangladesh.[1] It is located in the Kamalapur village under Gournadi Upazila. It was built in the Mughal architecture style.[2]
Kamalapur Mosque | |
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কমলাপুর মসজিদ | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Islam |
Ecclesiastical or organisational status | mosque |
Ownership | Department of Archaeology |
Year consecrated | 16th century |
Status | protected |
Location | |
Location | Gournadi, Barisal District |
Country | Bangladesh |
Architecture | |
Style | Mughal architecture |
Founder | Masum Khan |
Dome(s) | 3 |
History
According to local tradition, it was built by Masum Khan in 17th century.[3] The mosque is a protected monument by Department of Archaeology since 1975.
Features
The walls of the mosque are 1.83 meters thick, 17.22 meters in length to the north-south and 8.08 meters to the east-west. It has five arched doorways, three on the east and one each on the north and south sides. The center arch on the east side is larger than the rest.[4]
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References
- "Kamalapur Mosque". theindependentbd.com. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
- "কমলাপুর মাসিমখান মসজিদ". gournadi.barisal.gov.bd/. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
- Mosque architecture in Bangladesh. UNESCO Dhaka. 2006. p. 204. ISBN 984-32-3469-3. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
- "ঐতিহ্যবাহী কমলাপুর জামে মসজিদে ইফতার-তারাবি". banglanews24.com. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
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