Bagha Shahi Mosque, Rajshahi.

Today I will review the Bagha Shahi Mosque located in Bagha, Rajshahi. The Bagha Shahi Mosque is a historical and beautiful structure located in Bagha. You will be impressed by the architecture of the Bagha Shahi Mosque, the mosque has 10 domes, beautiful designs, and Persian inscriptions. The Bagha Shahi Mosque has also been featured on the Bangladeshi currency 50 taka note and 10 taka commemorative postage stamp, which bears the importance of this mosque. Stay tuned to know more about the Bagha Shahi Mosque.

Bagha Shahi Mosque

The Bagha Shahi Mosque was built in 1523-1524 by Sultan Nusrat Shah, son of Alauddin Shah, the founder of the Hussain Shahi dynasty. The mosque has arches and pillars on the outer and inner walls. The entire mosque is decorated with terracotta designs and crafts to enhance the beauty of the mosque. When you visit the Bagha Shahi Mosque, you will see an inscription in Persian on the middle door of the mosque. This mosque has a total of 10 domes, some of which can be seen from the outside.

A view of the Bagha Shahi Mosque from the side.

The main structure of the mosque is made of lime and mortar. The diameter of the four domes of the Bagha Shahi Mosque is about 20 feet and the height is about 30 feet. The mosque has been renovated at different times. When the domes collapsed due to a natural disaster earthquake in 1897, a new roof was given. Bagha Shahi Mosque is one of the monuments of five hundred years old architecture.

Main entrance of Bagha Shahi Mosque

This mosque is 8-10 feet above the plain, there is a boundary wall in front. There are two boundary paths on the north and south sides, and two huge gates on both sides. Hundreds of people are seen crowding this historical mosque during holidays. Renovation work has been done at various times to maintain the ancient traditions.

Ablution area of Mosque

Facilities for Ablution

By renovating the mosque, a modern ablution place has been created for the Muslims. There is a water tap, separate ablution places for men and women. Seating arrangements have been made so that the Muslims who come to offer prayers in the mosque can sit in this ablution place and perform ablution correctly.

Clean Courtyard of the Shahi Mosque

Natural Environment of Mosque

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Bagha Shahi Mosque is considered a tourist attraction in Rajshahi, which is still used as an effective place of worship. The terracotta design of the outside of Bagha Mosque attracts anyone to enter the mosque. Some workers are employed to maintain the mosque. Many people still gather in Bagha Mosque to offer prayers in congregation. The surroundings of Bagha Shahi Mosque are clean and there are various types of trees around the mosque. The mosque is surrounded by the shade of numerous trees including mango trees and betel trees.

Graves of Sufi saints

The exterior of the Bagha Shahi Mosque contains the graves of prominent Sufis and saints. There are shrines that bear historical identity. Several improvements have been made through the renovation of the mosque. This mosque, as a historical monument, bears the identity of Bagha, Rajshahi.

Bagha Shahi Dighi

A large pond flows in front of the Bagha Shahi Mosque, known as the Bagha Shahi Dighi. This pond was dug by Sultan Nasiruddin Nasrat Shah about 500 years ago to solve the drinking water problem of the local people. Bagha Shahi Dighi is spread over about 50-52 bighas of land and is surrounded by coconut trees and built-up banks. Every winter, this pond is filled with the chirping of guest birds and has become a popular tourist destination.

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