In mid-15th century, a Muslim colony was founded in the inhospitable manogrove forest of the Sundarban near the seacoast in the Bagerhat district by an obscure Turkish saint-general, named Ulugh Khan Jahan Ali. Previously the Bagerhat district was known as Khalifatabad. Khan Jahan Ali was the local ruler of Khalifatabad. He was an officer of Bengal Sultan Nasiruddin Mahmud Shah. In order to build a muslim colony, Khan Jahan Ali built many mosques, water supply tanks or Dighi, public roads, toms, buildings. The Shat Gambuj Mosque is the greatest creation of him which has been considered as a world heritage site by UN.
The planning of all mosques, tombs and other building are dominated by Islamic architectural style, particularly dominated by the combination of Turkish and Mughal architectural style which is also called the Khan Jahan Ali style. This mosque is laid over an area of 160 feet. The mosque has 60 pillars that is why it is called the Shat Gambuj Mosque and the 60 pillars support 77 low squat domes. It has seven central domes that are four sided. It was then used as prayer hall, Darbar hall, madrasa. The mosque has 11 arched doorways on the east and 7 each on the north and south which provide ventilation and light to the hall. Its wall is decorated with magnificent terracotta decoration. Around the door you can sea the sign of terracotta design. Inside the mosque the walls are designed by former muslim culture and tradition. The mosque was established in 1440.
Now this historical mosque has become a great tourism spot in Bangladesh. Everyday a lot of tourist visit the historical place. After that there are alo many mosques in Bagerthat which has also great historical value, such as Singara mosque, Nine domed mosque, Ronvijoypur mosque and many Dighi.
Bagerhat district is directly connected with Khulna city and also not very far. So visitor can visit the historical place easily staying at Khulna city. So you don't miss to visit the historical place. To stay Khulna there are many residential hotel in Khulna.
Follow the given link to know about the hotel of Khulna a city.
Hotel of Khulna city.
Now this historical mosque has become a great tourism spot in Bangladesh. Everyday a lot of tourist visit the historical place. After that there are alo many mosques in Bagerthat which has also great historical value, such as Singara mosque, Nine domed mosque, Ronvijoypur mosque and many Dighi.
Bagerhat district is directly connected with Khulna city and also not very far. So visitor can visit the historical place easily staying at Khulna city. So you don't miss to visit the historical place. To stay Khulna there are many residential hotel in Khulna.
Follow the given link to know about the hotel of Khulna a city.
Hotel of Khulna city.
