Qutub Mosque, কুতুব মসজিদ অষ্টগ্রাম কিশোরগঞ্জ
Qutub Mosque is a historic structure with five domes and four octagonal minarets at each corner located in Austagram, Kishoreganj. It has a rectangular plan with three entry doors on the east side and three prayer niches along the western wall inside, while exterior walls feature terracotta floral decorations.
The mosque was likely built in the late 16th century during the Sultanate period, an era when many structures were constructed in the region. It was recognized as a protected site by the Department of Archaeology in the early 1900s and remains among the oldest surviving Islamic buildings in the greater Mymensingh area.
The mosque takes its name from Hazrat Kutub Shah, a revered saint believed to be among those who came to Bengal in the 14th century. The shrine beside it draws people seeking spiritual connection, making this site meaningful to the local community.
To reach the mosque, visitors can take a train from Dhaka to Kishoreganj or buses from various stations to the city. From Kuliarchar, a boat ride to Ashtanga is needed, followed by an auto-rickshaw to reach the mosque site.
The roof features an uncommon layout with a large central dome and four smaller domes at the corners, rather than the three-dome design typical of other similarly aged mosques. This architectural choice makes it notably distinctive among religious structures from the same period.
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