Bagha Shahi Masjid, Bagha
Rajshahi, Tourism In Bangladesh
Bagha is one among many oldest cities in North Bengal. Its truth is proved by historical Investigate and historical patterns. This old city on the banks of the Padma has the historic ‘Shahi Mosque’ whose inscriptions and handicrafts attract tourists. The place has been known as a tourism destination and used by the public for many centuries. It is known from the documents that the mosque was made by Nusrat Shah, son of Hussain Shah in 1523-1524 AD (930 AH). Bagha Shahi Masjid is 60 feet long and 36 feet wide. Bagha Shahi Masjid stands on 04 pillars of black stone. The roof has 04 domes, 02 large and 01 small arches on the west wall. The inner and outer walls of the mosque are decorated with Arabic bricks and stones.
His portrait is being adorned on the fifty taka note of the Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh. To the northeast of the mosque is a huge lake. Which is contemporary with the mosque. The water of the lake is very clear and it is surrounded by different species of plants. In winter, many guest birds flock to the lake from far away Siberia. Archaeological monuments and their crafts are playing a pioneering role as pilgrimage sites for travelers. There are also numerous tombs and shrines of Shah Sufis.
Bagha Shahi Mosque is a historic mosque located in Bagha Upazila of Rajshahi district. Located about 40 km southeast of Rajshahi district headquarters, it is one of the most spectacular mosques built in the 15th century. The mosque was made in 1523 by Sultan Nasiruddin Nasrat Shah, son of Alauddin Shah, the founder of the Hussain Shahi dynasty.
The entire mosque complex occupies about 256 bighas of land. The mosque has 10 domes and 8 pillars. Inside it are 4 artistic arches. The whole mosque is decorated with beautiful terracotta designs inside and out.
This 500-year-old Shahi Mosque is now one of the most visited places in Rajshahi. The dome and roof were rebuilt in 1897 after being damaged. There is also a large pond in front of the mosque which is another attraction for tourists. The area of the pond is 52 bighas of land. The stream of coconut trees around the pond. Adjacent to the mosque is the tomb of Johar Khaki Pir.
The mosque has two huge gates on either side. Thousands of handicrafts such as Persian carvings, terracotta, or terracotta artifacts have been used in this mosque to showcase the heritage of the Barind region.
In the area adjacent to this mosque, Bagha Mela is organized every year from the day of Eid-ul-Fitr for 3 days. The fair is a 500-year-old tradition. Every year thousands of people from different parts of the country flock to this traditional fair.
In addition to these landmarks, there are nine other landmarks listed in Rajshahi. There are also five attractions listed in this district in other categories. In the map above you will find the exact location of Bagha Shahi Mosque.
How do I get there:
First, you have to go to Bagha bus terminal by bus from district town, then from there, you have to go to Bagha mosque by rickshaw/van.