Historic Mosque City of Bagerhat, Bangladesh

Situated in the suburbs of Bagerhat, at the meeting-point of the Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers, this ancient city, formerly known as Khalifatabad, was founded by the Turkish general Ulugh Khan Jahan in the 15th century.

The city’s infrastructure reveals considerable technical skill and an exceptional number of mosques and early Islamic monuments, many built of brick, can be seen there.

The elegant little Chunakhola mosque is situated on an isolated low mound in the midst of cultivated fields.

The beautiful mosque is heavily covered by the inclement salinity of the area.

Shait Gumbad Mosque

The Shait Gumbad Mosque is an outstanding example of Islamic and Turkish architectural heritage in Bangladesh.

Located on the eastern embankment of Ghora Dighi, about 7 km from Bagerhat town, this astonishing mosque was built by Ulugh Khanjahan; a great saint, builder and warrior who died in 1459 AD.

Famous for its medieval architectural style and its tendrils ornamentation on red terracotta, the oblong shaped mosque is the largest brick, multi domed old mosque in Bangladesh.

Inside the Shait Gumbad Mosque.