Gauḍa, Archaeological site in Malda District, India and Bangladesh
The archaeological remains of Gauḍa spread across 20 square kilometers of land, containing numerous mosques, tombs, fortifications and water reservoirs from medieval times.
Gauḍa served as the capital of Bengal from the 12th to 16th centuries, functioning as a major administrative center during the rule of Hindu kings and Muslim sultans.
The architectural elements of Gauḍa display a fusion of Persian, Turkish, and Bengali construction methods, visible in structures like the Dakhil Darwaza and Firoz Minar.
The archaeological area splits between India and Bangladesh, requiring visitors to obtain proper documentation for crossing international borders to explore all sections of the site.
The Bara Sona Masjid in Gauḍa features gilded domes that gave it the name 'Great Golden Mosque,' marking it as one of the largest medieval religious structures in the region.
GPS coordinates: 24.88288,88.12803
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:58
Pandua
27.7 km
Choto Sona Mosque
7.9 km
Firoz Minar
1.1 km
Baro Shona Masjid
0 m
Darasbari Mosque
5.7 km
Taha-Khana of Shah Shuja
7.3 km
Kotwali Gate
4.7 km
Kansat Zamindar Bari
17.4 km
Dakhil Darwaza
529 m
Lukachuri Gateway
1.6 km
Kotwali Gate
4.6 km
Qadam Rasul Mosque
1.6 km
Naoda Buruz
21.8 km
Rohanpur Octagonal Tomb
21.8 km
Rohanpur Railway Bridge
20.3 km
Chika Masjid
1.7 km
Chamkati Masjid
1.6 km
Qutub Shahi Masjid
28.6 km
Tantipara Mosque
2.6 km
Gunmant Mosque
3.6 km
Lottan Masjid
3.3 km
Tomb of Fateh Khan
1.6 km
Bhita of Chand Sadagar
2.3 km
Tower of Nimasarai
17.5 km
Baisgazi Wall
1.4 km
Two tombs in front of Tantipara Masjid
2.6 km
Two stone pillars
3 km
Gurdwara Nima Serai Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur
18.1 kmReviews
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