Dhania Chalk Mosque
| Dhania Chalk Mosque | |
|---|---|
ধনিয়াচক মসজিদ | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Status | Active; Preserved |
| Location | |
| Location | Shahbajpur, Shibganj Upazila, Chapai Nawabganj District |
| Country | Bangladesh |
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| Administration | Department of Archeology |
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| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque architecture |
| Style | Bengal Sultanate |
| Established | 15th century |
| Completed | 2006 |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 17.07 m (56.0 ft) |
| Width | 11.13 m (36.5 ft) |
| Interior area | 117.65 m2 (1,266.4 ft2) |
| Dome | 6 |
| Materials | Brick, Stone |
The Dhania Chalk Mosque[a] (Bengali: ধনিয়াচক মসজিদ) is a historical Sultanate period mosque located in the southern suburb of the ancient city Gaur, presently in the village Shahbajpur under Shibganj Upazila of the Chapainawabganj District. The architectural style suggests that the building was likely constructed in the late fifteenth century. The mosque was reconstructed from ruins by Department of Archeology, now a protected archeological site.[4][5]
Architecture
[edit | edit source]The mosque, an oblong structure, measures approximately 13.4 by 8.78 m (44.0 by 28.8 ft) internally while 17.07 by 11.13 m (56.0 by 36.5 ft) externally[2] and is surrounded by a brick wall about 1.94 m (6.4 ft) thick. Before restoration much of the mosque lied in ruins, with only sections of the qibla and northern walls standing. The eastern and southern walls, as well as the four octagonal corner turrets were also rebuilt from their foundations remain. The qibla wall contains three mihrab niches, the central one being larger and taller, featuring a pointed cusped arch with decorative finial. A projection on the exterior of the qibla wall aligns with the main mihrab niche.[6]
Oversailing brick courses at the tops of the walls indicate that the structure was roofed with six domes supported by corbelled pendentives. The two central columns within the chamber feature square bases, octagonal shafts adorned with two rows of mouldings, and capitals decorated with crenellation. The engaged pilasters share a similar design. The arches sustaining the domes originate from the tops of the columns and the engaged pilasters.[7]
Gallery
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General view of the mosque -
Diagonal view -
Dome interior -
Corner turrets -
Three domes and three entrances at side of the mosque -
Side view featuring two entrances
See also
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Notes
[edit | edit source]- ^ Banglapedia and Perween Hasan spells it Dhunichawk[1][2] while Abu Sayeed M Ahmed spells it Dhaniachak.[3] Widely spelled as Dhania Chalk
References
[edit | edit source]- ^ Hasan 2007, p. 105.
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- ^ Ahmed 2006, p. 110.
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- ^ Ahmed 2006, p. 111, DHANIACHALK MOSQUE.
- ^ Ahmed 2006, p. 111.
- ^ Hasan 2007, p. 107.
Bibliography
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