Churihatta Mosque, Historic mosque in Old Dhaka, Bangladesh
The Churihatta Mosque features a modern multi-story structure with a spacious verandah along three sides and stands between the Water Works at Chandnighat and Chawk Mosque.
Muhammad Beg constructed the original mosque in 1650 during Shah Shuja's rule, as documented by a Persian inscription that remained on the structure.
The mosque exemplifies the evolution of Mughal architectural elements in Bengal, incorporating local building traditions with Islamic design principles.
The mosque maintains regular prayer times and welcomes visitors who can reach it via Sheikh Haydar Bakhsh Lane in the Churihatta district of Old Dhaka.
Archaeological excavations in 1906 revealed a Basu Deva idol beneath the mosque ruins, suggesting the site previously housed a Hindu-Buddhist temple.
GPS coordinates: 23.71657,90.39430
Latest update: April 2, 2025 23:49
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