Mithapukur Mosque

Mithapukur Mosque is an early 19th-century mosque in Mithapukur, Bangladesh.[1] Evidence shows it was built in the Mughal period,[1] and in recent years the Department of Archeology has listed it as an archaeological monument of Bangladesh.[citation needed]

The Mosque is located around half a mile northwest of Mithapukur at the upazila headquarters.[1]

History

According to inscriptions, the mosque was built by Sheikh Mohammed Asin, the son of Sheikh Sabir and grandson of Sheikh Moazzam.[1] It was completed on a Friday, in 1226 AH (Muslim year) (1811 AD).[1]

Architecture

The mosque has a rectangular base and three domes.[1]

Location

The mosque is found on Rangpur-Bogra highway, 4 km south of the town of Rangpur District.

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f দর্শনীয় স্থান [Sightseeing]. Mithapukur Upazila (in Bengali).
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