Mithapukur Mosque | |
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মিঠাপুকুর মসজিদ | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Islam |
District | Rangpur |
Location | |
Municipality | Mithapukur |
Country | Bangladesh |
Architecture | |
Type | mosque |
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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
[edit]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
[edit]The mosque has a rectangular base and three domes.[1]
Location
[edit]The mosque is found on Rangpur-Bogra highway, 4 km south of the town of Rangpur District.
References
[edit]Media related to Category:Mithapukur Bara Mosque at Wikimedia Commons
25°34′42″N 89°16′10″E / 25.5783°N 89.2695°E / 25.5783; 89.2695
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