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Shat Gombuj Mosque

Historical Shat Gombuj Mosque is one of the oldest mosques built-in Bangladesh. In the southwest of the country, the ancient mosque was honored as UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1983. The mosque has placed Bagerhat city among the three world-famous towns of Bangladesh. The masjid (mosque) located in the Sundargghona village on the north side of Khulna-Bagerhat highway, is just 7 kilometers away from Bagerhat city, southwest of the country. 

 

There is no inscription on the mosque. So no accurate information is available about who was created or at what time it was built. But seeing the architecture of the mosque, it is sure that Khan-i-Jahan builds it. It is believed that in the fifteenth century, the mosque was built by Khan-ul-Azam Ulugh Khan-i-Jahan Khan Jahan Ali (R.).
The mosque is about 160 feet in the north-south direction and about 143 feet long in the interior and about 108 feet to the east-west and about 90 feet wide in the interior. The walls are about 8 feet thick. The roof height from the floor inside the mosque is about 21 feet.

Shat Gombuj Mosque

How many domes are in shat gombuj mosque: Although the mosque is known as sixty domes it comes in total 81. Excluding the four domes of the tower, complete domes are 77. Of the 77 dome, 70 rounded circular and seven domes of four corners in the middle row. There are stairs on the top (roof) through the south-eastern corner tower. Its name is 'Raushakota.' The northeast is the name of a tower called 'Aandhar Kotha.' There was also a staircase above which it was closed.

There is a total of 77 domes in the 7th row (7x11) in the vertical section of the east-west of the Shat gombuj Mosque. To carry this load of dome projects, the lower part of the roof (6x10) has 60 stone pillars.

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The history of naming the mosque: Historians believe that since this sixty pillar is the name of the mosque, 'sixty-five,' there is a distorted 'sixty-five. Again, some historians believe that there are seven rows of the dome, and this is called 'seven domes' and '7 gombuj' has been named from it.

There is another view of historians about name calling of the mosque; the roof is not equal to the Zodiac shape. That is the dome on the ceiling. From which the mosque was known as 'Rooftop dome.' From there, the name 'sixty domes' has been called. It is well-known that Hazrat Khan Jahan (R) brought all the stone stones to the construction of the sixty dome mosque, in the opinion of the Rajmahal of Orissa, India, through its miraculous power, floating rocks on the water. The structure of the building is characterized by the particular influence of Tughlaq architecture.

Shat Gombuj Mosque Photo

Architectural details: There are ten mihrabs in the western wall inside the sixty dome mosque. The larger mihrab is bigger and more compact in comparison to the shape. There are five mihrabs in the south and four mihrabs in the north. Just a small door on the north side next to the middle of the mihrab. It is assumed that Khan-i-Jahan used this mosque as a Darbar house beside the work of prayer, and this door was the entrance to the courtroom. Others say that the mosque was also used as Madrasha at that time.


7 Gambuj Masjid
The mosque has 11 large enclosure doors on the eastern wall. The middle door is bigger than the others. The north and south walls have seven doors. There is a total of 26 gateways on the side of the main Mehrab on the western aspect of the sixty-domes mosque. There are four monuments or towers in the four corners of the mosque. Their design is round, and they are narrowed upwards. Monuments, more than the rooftop cornice. 

They have horny bands and rounded dome with corners. The height of the There were two stairs on the front of the two stairs, and the arrangement from Azan to this place was there.Their names are 'Rowshankotha' and 'Aandarkotha.' In the mosque, 60 pillars or pillars have been cut in stone. Some of them were covered with a brick barn in front of the rock. This was done to maintain consistency with the plasterless wall of the mosque, very likely. Although the stone pillars are still present for preservation, a mainstay is open for visitors.



Shat Gombuj Mosque


History of the mosque: During the period of Sultan Nasiruddin Mahmud Shah (1435-59), Khan-ul-Azam Ulugh Khan-i-Jahan (R.) formed the state of Khalifabad with the coasts of the Sundarbans. Khan Jahan established a Darbar Hall in the governing capital of his majestic capital and to hold meetings, which is known as the sixty Dome Mosque. Its plan is similar to the Rajshahi Mosque of Delhi and Lahore.The construction of the Tughlaqi and Johanpuri style in the mosque is apparent.


In the seven row of twenty-one Qatar, three thousand people can pray together. There is a separate prayer place for women. ‍So many visitors from home and abroad come to visit the mosque every year especially in March and December. Recently the spotlight was set around the mosque, and it is now more beautiful to watch at night.



Sixty Dome Mosque

Hazrat Ulugh Khan Jahan Ali (R.) was born in 1369 AD in a respected family in Delhi. His father's name is Akbar Khan and mother's name is Ambia Bibi. Khan Jahan Ali started his primary education with his father, but he took his secondary education at the famous Wali at Kamil Pir Shaheed Bariamatullah of Delhi. He studied the Qur'an, Hadith, Sunnah, and Fiqh in the profound knowledge.

Khan Jahan Ali shrine and the pond: Hazrat Khan Jahan Ali (R) (born 1369 - October 25, 1459) was a Muslim preacher and local ruler of Bagerhat in Bangladesh. His other names include Ulugh Khan, Khan-i-Azam, etc.Khan Jahan Ali started his career as commander of the army of Tughlaq army in 1389 AD. Within a short span of time, he was promoted to the post of Chief General. In 1394 at the age of 26-27, he joined Javitan (governor) of Jainpur province. Later, King Ganesh took shelter in Bhatariya, Dinajpur, after attacking Bengal with more than two lakh soldiers, including 60,000 well-trained forward troops led by Sultan Khan Jahan.


Khan Jahan Ali Majar
Khan Jahan Ali Shrine
In 1418, Khanjahan took the position in Jessore's bar market and started spreading and spreading Islam in the southwest part of Bengal. Khan Jahan's first wife named Sona Bibi It is said that Sona Bibi is the only daughter of Pir Nur-Kutubul Alam of Khan Jahan. Khan Jahan's second wife Rupa Bibi alias Bibi Begini was a converted Muslim. Khanjahan Ali, according to his two wives, built a mosque named Sona Mosque and Bibi Begoni Mosque.






Khan Jahan Ali Dighi
Khan Jahan Ali Pond/Dighi

Hazrat Khan Jahan Ali (R.) died on October 25, 1459 (according to the inscription of the Mazar Sharif, 863 AH, 26th Zilhaj) passed away at the age of 90, while performing Esha prayers at the Darbar house of sixty dome mosque.

After digging a huge 200-acre-size pond, a couple of fresh water crocodiles were released into the lake so that no one could waste the water of the lake. Since then, this freshwater crocodile inhabits the zodiac saint Khanjahan Ali dargah lakes.
 

The archaeological and museum department of the government has taken charge of the shrine of the historic shat gombuj mosque and Khan Jahan (R.) to preserve it as a heritage.


41 comments:

  1. It's absolutely incredible to see how eye opening just one blog post can be. I've never even took the time to truly admire the mosques next to me.gotta do that more

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  2. Wow what a beautiful mosque! Would love to visit it one day.
    Chrissie

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  3. Fun read, I will definitely share with someone that would love this too.

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  4. I just love the history of Gombuj mosque! It is always good that archaeological department takes heritage sites to preserve and maintain for future.

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  6. Wow. Would love to see what they look like inside. I have only been inside 1 mosque. Great history

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  7. A very informative post indeed!!

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  8. I love the domes used in Islamic architecture. Looks like a beautiful place!

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  9. Its always good to read that old structures still exists. Its like a glimpse of the old civilization. Great post!

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  10. Bucket list?! Let me introduce you to you latest entry!!!
    This place looks great and I will definitely visit it!
    Thank you so much for sharing!

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  11. Such a beautiful post left me speechless in the end

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  12. one of the finnest mosque. Description is so good. Thanks for sharing.

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  13. These are all stunning photos with writing that makes me want to go visit. Thank you for sharing this beautiful place.

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  14. Informative post. You have written it well.

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  15. Beautiful clicks and nice informative post. Thank you for sharing with us.

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  16. Wow, looks amazing! I particularly love that structure with all the columns!:) All in all, interesting architecture. Thanks for sharing:)

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  17. This is exactly why I love blogging!! So amazing to get insights into your head on the other side of the planet and learning about your culture. Thanks for sharing! :)
    x finja ~ www.effcaa.com

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  18. Such a beautiful article and the photography is worth it

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  19. I was born and raised in Bangladesh. I visited many historical sites in Bangladesh but not this mosque. This mosque is absolutely beautiful, I will definitely have to visit next time I'm there.

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  20. Nice seeing beautiful places if you never been there. Not sure if I want to visit the spot, but the reading was interesting

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  21. I love a story that gives the historical details of the location! Thank you. You made me want to visit!

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  22. What a beautiful mosque with such a rich history. It's so cool that you were able to experience it!

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  23. Great presentation and so detailed. This mosque is so beautiful, especially the night photo with all the lights on is amazing.

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  24. So much information and history about the Gombuj mosque. I'm am definitely adding it to my list of places to see. :)

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  25. Beautiful! I really love the roundness of these mosque! It makes it more peaceful somehow. Imagine walking inside when it hot outside...must be relaxing and cooling.

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  26. What a beautiful place, inside and out! Thanks for the impressive history and details on the architecture. I love that photo of the mosque with all the spotlights, very pretty!

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  27. Wow such a beautiful mosque and so much history to it! Would love to travel to India one day.

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  28. That's a lovely mosque!! The pillars and garden looks serene.

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  29. These photographs are absolutely beautiful!!! This looks like such a lovely place to b able to visit!! Shell

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  30. Nice read and great photos too.

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  31. This is absolutely stunning, thank you for sharing this with us. This is the reason #bloggersrock!

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  32. I loved your post. The pictures are so nice. I have seen many European world heritage sites, but I think I must go to see the ones in India too.

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  33. This is so interesting. And I love the archway designs, it's so spectacular!

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  34. Really beautiful place. You can't find a building that would be considered artwork anymore.

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  35. A lovely read, and very informative! Thank you x

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  36. Stunning photos! It looks like a very beautiful, peaceful, and serene place. Thanks for this informative post.

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  37. This was a great post with better pictures. The buildings is so nice and has so much history.

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  38. Pictures are really awesome, and it's really an interesting article. Thank you for taking the time to write this and share it to the world.

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