Bajra Shahi Mosque of Noakhali 300 years ago

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The picture you see is Bajra Shahi Masjid in Noakhali. The famous Bajra Shahi Jame Masjid is located on the west side of the main road at a place called Bajra in Sonaimuri upazila, about 15 km north of Noakhali Maizdi main town.

Bajra Shahi Mosque in Noakhali has a historic contribution in spreading Islam throughout Bangladesh. The Mughal emperors of Delhi ruled undivided India for over 300 years. During this long period, the Mughal emperors and their high-ranking bureaucrats constructed numerous buildings and mosques at various places, which are still standing today as rare and brilliant examples of architectural art.

Mughal zamindar Aman Ullah Khan built the Bajra Shahi Mosque in 1154 Hijri, 1139 Bengali 1741 i.e. about 300 years ago, in imitation of the famous Jama Masjid of Delhi. Which is still attracting the attention of local and foreign tourists as a unique example of Mughal architecture. Many tourists from far and wide come to visit this mosque.

The zamindar dug a huge pond with a high bank on 30 acres of land in front of Aman Ulyar's house. Bajra Shahi Mosque is located in a beautiful environment on the west bank of this lake. This historic mosque is built with 3 domes about 116 feet long, 74 feet wide and about 20 feet high with attractive arcades. This mosque is carrying a cultural tradition of our country.

Image and information: Courtesy of http://bdtravelnews.com.