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The mosque is locally known in Bengali as the 'Shat Gombuj Masjid', which means "Sixty Domed Mosque". However, there are 77 domes over the main hall and exactly 60 stone pillars. [2] It is possible that the mosque was originally referred to as the "Sixty Pillared Mosque"" where, in Arabic: شصت عمؤد, romanized: Amud, lit.
Picturesquely situated on the edge of a river, the Shat Cumbuj Mosque's exterior is the most innovative of all the Dhaka Mughal-period monuments.The north and south ends of this three-domed rectangular mosque are each marked by two enormous double-storied corner pavilions; when viewed from the east these give the impression that the mosque has five exterior bays.
The mosque has an oblong plan of 148'6" x 101'4" externally and 123'3" x 76'2" internally. [2] The mosque is unique in that it has 60 pillars that support 77 exquisitely curved "low squat domes" that have worn away over time; it has seven central domes that are four-sided and built in Bengali style. [4] It was established in 1440 by Khan Jahan Ali.
Meherpur is known for its rich cultural heritage and historical significance. The district is home to several ancient ruins and monuments, including the ruins of the Hindu Kingdom of Bikrampur and the historic temple of Shat Gombuj Mosque, which is one of the oldest and largest mosques in Bangladesh.
The district of Bagerhat consists 7,815 mosques, 238 temples, 17 churches and seven tombs. The Sixty Domes Mosque or Shat Gambuj Masjid is famous mosque. Khan Jahan Ali's tomb is the famous tombs. Islam is the major religion with 83.25% population, while Hindus constitute 16.38% of the population.
The mosque has a capacity of 30,000, and it is world's tenth largest mosque. Shat Gombuj Mosque ( Sixty Dome Mosque ) in Bagerhat Mosque City Mosque City of Bagerhat is a formerly lost city, located in the suburbs of Bagerhat city in Bagerhat District, in the Khulna Division.
The Tughlaq styled Sixty Dome Mosque is in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Bagerhat. The architecture of Bangladesh is intertwined with the architecture of the Bengal region and the broader Indian subcontinent. [1] The architecture of Bangladesh has a long history and is rooted in Bangladesh's culture, religion and history. [2]
It contains over 300 mosques, public buildings, mausoleums, bridges, and water tanks, mostly constructed from baked brick. The city represents some of the most significant examples of early Muslim architecture in Bengal, including the Tomb of Khan Jahan and the Sixty Dome Mosque (pictured). The architectural style is unique to the site.