Bagha Shahi Mosque — Attraction in Rajshahi Division

Bagha Shahi Mosque Built in 1523 by Sultan Nusrat Shah. Son of Hussain Shah. It is basically a decorated monument with a 10-domed roof that collapsed a long time ago but has recently been carefully restored to its original shape.There are five arched entrances on the east and two openings each on the north and south and an octagonal corner turret on each corner. On the western wall there are four stylized mihrabs. The great terracotta ornaments of the central mihrab present flower frame work and lattice rosettes. The entire exterior surface of the mosque is decorated with beautiful terracotta art motifs.

The masonry of Bagha Mosque is made of lime and surki. There are beautiful arches and pillars inside and outside the mosque. There are also innumerable terracotta handicrafts which include mango, lily flowers, herbs and thousands of other handicrafts used in the Persian carving industry. Besides, there is a shrine of Hazrat Shahdaula and his five companions on the north side of the mosque premises. Nasiruddin Nasrat Shah, son of the independent Sultan of Bengal Alauddin Hussain Shah, dug a dighi in front of the mosque for public welfare. Adjacent to the Shahi Mosque, the lake is on 52 bighas of land. There are rows of coconut trees around this tank. Every year during the winter, the area becomes famous for the chirping of innumerable guest birds. At present four paved banks of the lake have been constructed. Besides, there is a tomb of Jahar Khaki Pir adjacent to this mosque. His grave is on the north side of the main shrine. Besides, Mahal pond was discovered under the ground adjacent to the mosque. Excavations on the west side of the shrine in 1997 found a paved mahal pond measuring 30 feet by 20 feet. This pond was connected to the inner palace by a tunnel. He went down the stairs built from three sides. Inside the mosque there is a special prayer room built a little higher in the north-west corner. In the area adjacent to this mosque, 'Baghar Mela' is organized every year from the day of Eid-ul-Fitr for 3 days. This fair has a tradition...

The bagha shahi mosque is situated about 40 km on the south east of the town of rajshahi. The mosque is locally known as bagha mosque. Before built the mosque digging a big pond about 400*200 m. After that built the mosque. Bagha shahi mosque is a wonderful example of muslim architectural style in bangladesh. It is an oblong domed mosque measuring 22.92m long *12.78m wide and the wall is wide 2.2m. The eastern side shows five arched doorways. The north side have each two arched doorways. The western wall has three arched mihrabs. The central mihrab is in the middle and the other two mihrabs are south side of the central mihrab. This is a historically important place. Bagha is the name of an upazila of Rajshahi district under Rajshahi division. Bagha moaque bears the testimony of enriched ancient civilisation of Bangladesh. Many people from different parts of Bangladesh come here to visit this place every day. The greatest gathering can be found on friday. The buildings built many many years ago has its architectural beauty. The area of Bagha shahi mosque is vast. There is a big pond inside the area. This  place is also religiously famous. Some people believe that if some one goes there and asks something definitely,it is likely to be acceptable to Almighty Allah. This is an ideal place for travelling. Food and drink are available here. There are many kinds of toys also. So, this place may be an ideal place for the kids also. People who like to know about ancient history and ancient architectural beauty can go to Bagha mosque without any hesitation to quench the thirst...

Built in 1523 by Sultan Nusrat Shah, a Hussain Shahi ruler. Stands on 256 bighas (64 acres) of land. Features 10 domes, 6 interior pillars, and 4 intricately decorated arches. Dimensions: 75 ft long, 42 ft wide, 24.5 ft high, walls 8 ft thick. For tourist places in Bangladesh, this mosque is one of the attractions in Bangladesh. The mosque was established in 1523 by Ruler Nasiruddin Nusrat Shah, the son of Alauddin Shah, the founder of the Hussain Shahi dynasty. The mosque is situated on 256 bighas of land. The columns and carvings on the north side of the entrance have been destroyed. The mosque has 10 domes, and inside there are 6 pillars. Additionally, the mosque features 4 arches adorned with extraordinary craftsmanship, with a length of 75 feet, width of 42 feet, and a height of 24 feet 6 inches. The walls are 8 feet wide, and the dome is 42 feet in diameter and 12 feet high.

The Chauchala dome is 20 feet in diameter and approximately 30 feet high. A Persian engraving is present on the central doorway. The mosque’s masonry is made of lime-surki, with arches and pillars on both the inside and outside walls. The Bagha Mosque measures 22.92 meters in length, 12.18 meters in width, and 24 feet 6 inches in height, with walls that are 2.22 meters thick.

The mosque boasts a total of 10 arches, 4 minarets (vault-shaped at the top), and 5 doors. It is surrounded by a wall on all sides and has two entrances on either side of the wall. Ceramic designs adorn both the interior and exterior of the mosque. The large lake near the mosque is also a...