Musa Khan Mosque

Musa Khan Mosque
মুসা খান মসজিদ
Religion
AffiliationIslam
Branch/traditionSunni
Location
LocationUniversity of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Architecture
TypeMosque
StyleIslamic, Mughal
Date establishedApproximately 16th Century
Specifications
Dome(s)3
Minaret(s)4

Musa Khan Mosque is a Mughal-era structure in Bangladesh that stands in the southern part of the country's capital Dhaka.[1] Built in 18th century the mosque holds significant historical values and is named after the son of medieval Bengal's one of the most prominent Baro-Bhuyans, Isa Khan's son Musa Khan. The structure was erected during the Mughal regime in Bengal by the grandson of Musa Khan, Diwan Munawar Khan.[2]

The three-domed mosque is currently situated in the University of Dhaka campus, beside Shahidullah Hall and behind the Curzon Hall. The mosque is now under significant threat due to a metro-rail project of the government of Bangladesh and is included in the list of 75 structures that may face serious consequences due to the metro-rail.[3]

Background

The land of Bengal in medieval age was used to be ruled by approximately twelve landlords who were popularly known as Baro-Bhuyan in the history. Baro-Bhuyans were led by Isa Khan, a Muslim Rajput commander who conducted a series of successful military campaigns and successfully resisted the Mughal invasion in Bengal till his death. His capital was situated in Sonargaon of Narayanganj District.

After his death in 1599, his son Musa Khan took over the control and continued his father's legacy to fight Mughals in the western and northern fronts but was eventually defeated by Mughal general Islam Khan I, and later became loyal to Mughals and served the Mughal army during the Tripura campaign. Musa Khan died a natural death in 1623 and was buried in Dhaka.[1]

His grandson, Diwan Munawar Khan, in remembrance of his grandfather built a mosque beside Musa Khan's grave.

Architecture

Inside of the mosque

The mosque has three domes and it built on a vaulted platform of around 3 meters height. The width of the platform varies from 17 meters to 14 meters. Under the platform there are series of rooms which are now badly damaged.[1]

The top of the stage can be reached by an extended staircase on the southwestern corner. The mosque proper occupies the western half of the platform. The four octagonal corner towers with extra towers by their sides rise above the flat fortifications and end in compact cabins with domes on the top.[2]

Threat

The Mughal structure, which is one of the rarest one of the country is under threat due to a metro-rail project adjacent to it. The structure is among 75 structures with historical importance that has fallen under threat due to the project.[4]

  • Grave of Musa Khan at the north-east corner of Musa Khan Mosque
    Grave of Musa Khan at the north-east corner of Musa Khan Mosque

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c Nandi, Dipan (25 August 2012). বারো-ভূঁইয়াদের শেষ স্মৃতিচিহ্ন মুসা খান মসজিদ. Jaijaidin (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 16 October 2016. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
  2. ^ a b Bari, MA (2012). "Musa Khan Mosque". In Islam, Sirajul; Jamal, Ahmed A. (eds.). Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.
  3. ^ "Musa Khan Mosque". dhaka.gov.bd. National Portal of the Government. 4 July 2015. Archived from the original on 19 October 2016. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
  4. ^ Alamgir, Mohiuddin (4 July 2015). "Disfiguring history in the name of renovation". New Age. Archived from the original on 16 October 2016. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
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