Shahbaz Khan Mosque, Late 17th-century Mughal mosque in Dhaka District, Bangladesh.
Shahbaz Khan Mosque is a rectangular building from the late 17th century with three onion domes and octagonal turrets at each corner. Its eastern facade features three arched openings decorated with detailed stone carvings.
A prosperous merchant from Kashmir named Haji Khwaja Shahbaz Khan founded this mosque in 1679 during Prince Muhammad Azam's rule in Bengal. The construction reflects architectural trends popular among wealthy officials of the Mughal administration at that time.
The mosque displays the architectural style of Shaista Khan's era through its elaborate mihrab designs and black stone elements visible throughout the building. These design details reflect the craftsmanship and aesthetic preferences of late Mughal times.
The mosque is located in Dhaka's old High Court area and is accessible on foot through several entrances. Visitors should plan to come outside of prayer times and wear modest clothing to avoid disrupting worship.
The mosque's red walls earned it the nickname Laal Masjid, meaning Red Mosque in the local language. Its walls received a special stone coating designed to protect against the humid climate of the region.
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