Panbari Mosque, Islamic monument in Dhubri district, India
Panbari Mosque is a protected Islamic monument in Dhubri district, in the western part of the Indian state of Assam. It features three domes and decorative details that are characteristic of Bengal Sultanate architecture.
The mosque was built in the late 15th or early 16th century under Sultan Alauddin Husain Shah, who had defeated the Kamata kingdom and was consolidating his rule in the region. It is one of the few surviving examples of Bengal Sultanate construction in this part of Assam.
The mosque is still used for prayer today, and its setting draws visitors from across the region who come to see the Bengal Sultanate style up close. The three domes and the decorated entrance arches are the most noticeable features when approaching the building.
The site is accessible from National Highway 17 and can be reached by local buses running through Dhubri district. Visitors are expected to dress modestly and to be aware of prayer times before entering the interior.
The building was hidden under dense forest growth for centuries and was only rediscovered in 1928 by a villager collecting firewood nearby. That long period of neglect may have helped protect parts of the structure from deliberate alteration.
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