Mithapukur Mosque
Mithapukur Mosque is an early 19th-century mosque in Mithapukur, Bangladesh.[1] Evidence shows it was built in the Mughal period,[1] and in recent years the Department of Archeology has listed it as an archaeological monument of Bangladesh.
Mithapukur Mosque | |
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মিঠাপুকুর মসজিদ | |
Mithapukur Mosque | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Islam |
District | Rangpur |
Location | |
Municipality | Mithapukur |
Country | Bangladesh |
The Mosque is located around half a mile northwest of Mithapukur at the upazila headquarters.[1]
History
According to inscriptions, the mosque was built by Sheikh Mohammed Asin, the son of Sheikh Sabir and grandson of Sheikh Moazzam.[1] It was completed on a Friday, in 1226 AH (Muslim year) (1811 AD).[1]
Architecture
The mosque has a rectangular base and three domes.[1]
Location
The mosque is found on Rangpur-Bogra highway, 4 km south of the town of Rangpur District.
References
- দর্শনীয় স্থান [Sightseeing]. Mithapukur Upazila (in Bengali).
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