Chawkbazar Shahi Mosque, Religious center in Chowk Bazaar district, Dhaka, Bangladesh
The mosque spans three domes and multiple floors, with a central prayer chamber connected to separate rooms for religious education and community gatherings.
Subahdar Shaista Khan commissioned the construction of this religious structure in 1664, establishing it as a center for Islamic worship in Old Dhaka.
The building combines elements of Tughlaq and Mughal architectural styles, reflecting the fusion of different Islamic building traditions in Bengal.
The mosque includes dedicated spaces for 10,000 worshippers, with separate areas for religious education and prayer services throughout the day.
A rainbow-colored minaret rises from the structure, marking a departure from traditional mosque design elements in South Asia.
Location: Dhaka
Inception: 1676
Architectural style: Mughal architecture
GPS coordinates: 23.71598,90.39569
Latest update: March 10, 2025 05:27
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