Shahjadpur Mosque

Type: Mosque/Eidgah
Contributed By: Nayeem
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Brief

It was built in 1528 in ancient Bangla. Many people believe that it is a 15th century architecture which was built by Shah Mokdum(R). There is no inscription found for any date. Shahjadpur mosque stands on the bank of the river Hurasagar at Dargapara, the extreme end of Shahjadpur proper, in the district of Sirajganj. It is not dated by any inscription. Architectural as well as decorative features of the mosque point to its 15th century origin. Its architectural and decorative features indicate that it is of the 15th century. It has a rectangular multi domed shape. Externally it is 19.13m tall and 12.6m wide and internally it is 15.77m tall and 9.60m wide. Its walls are 1.5m thick. Inside we can find 2 rows made of stone pillars and they carry pointed archways. There are 8 black slag pillars. There are 5 arched entrances in the mosque parallel to the west wall mihrab.

There are eight black basalt pillars, square at the base, then octagonal, and having a square capital on the top. The mosque is entered by five impressive arched entrances parallel to the mihrabs in the west wall. There are three blind niches on the south and north sides where the openings would have been. There are two subsidiary mihrabs on the left side of the central mihrab, and one on the right side. The place of another mihrab on the right side of the central mihrab is occupied by the mimbar of the mosque. The plan shows five bays and three aisles, allowing for fifteen uniform domes over the roof. The decoration and roof the mosque is slightly curved which dates back during time of Sultanate period. This mosque resembles features of early Sultanate period of Bengal.


How to go

The buses which leaves for Sirajganj from Dhaka.

1. SI Enterprise

Main Counter of SI Enterprise:
Signboard, Abdullahpur Board Bazar, Uttara, Dhaka.
(West of Abdullahpur Bus Stand)
Contact: 01746-037071, 01711-944023
Other Counters of SI Enterprise:

Counter Contact
Sirajganj Counter 01711-159492, 01718-880293
Kaddar More Counter 01712-683500
Dhaka Counter 01712-678649

2. Ovi enterprise

District Counter Name Counter Address Phone
Dhaka Mohakhali Counter Mohakhali 01199-122345
Dhaka Mirpur Counter Mirpur – 2 01728-588543
Dhaka Abdullahpur Counter Abdullahpur 01711-515776
Dhaka Kalshi Counter Kalshi 01745-047790
Shirajganj Shirajganj Counter Shirajganj 01711-392767
Shirajganj Enayetpur Counter Enayetpur 01728-588540
Shirajganj Betil Counter Betil 01728-588541
Shirajganj Belkuchi Counter Belkuchi 01728-588542
Shirajganj Saydabad Counter Saydabad 01730-186207
Shirajganj KoddarMor Counter KoddarMor 01714-063434

How To Reach: Sirajganj District

It is approximately 127 km away from Dhaka. Jamuna Bridge, the largest bridge of Bangladesh is situated here. Through this bridge it is connected to Dhaka the capital and the eastern part of country with both road and railways. It is a river port also. Besides it has a well-developed connection with northern and southern Bangladesh also.

1. SI Enterprise:
Signboard, Abdullahpur Board Bazar, Uttara, Dhaka.
(West of Abdullahpur Bus Stand)
Contact: 01746-037071, 01711-944023

2. Hanif Enterprise
Main Counter: 167/22, Inner Circular Road, Arambagh, Dhaka.
Phone: 01713402671, 01713402631

Train to Sirajganj usually starts from Komlapur Station, Dhaka.

Where to Stay

Accommodation facilities in Sirajganj are as follows:

1. Armani Restora Complex, Mujib Shorok
2. Zila Porishod Dak banglo, JelaPorishod
3. Belkuchi Rest House, Shernagar, belkuchi
4. Highway Villa rest House, Solo Mile, Rayganj

Things to do

1.Observe the architecture of Sultanate period.
2. Pray in the mosque.
3. Click pictures of the mosque.

Eating Facilities

There are no eating facilities here. You have to search for hotels and restaurants nearby.

Travel Tips

For more information on accommodation see http://www.sirajganj.gov.bd/node/10283

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