Lattan Mosque
| Lottan Masjid | |
|---|---|
লোটন মসজিদ | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam (former) |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Mosque (former) |
| Status | Inactive (as a mosque) |
| Location | |
| Location | Gour Road, Gour, Malda, West Bengal |
| Country | India |
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| Administration | Archaeological Survey of India |
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| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque architecture |
| Style | Bengal Sultanate |
| Established | c. 1493-1519 |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 21.95 m (72.0 ft) |
| Width | 15.54 m (51.0 ft) |
| Dome | 1 |
| Materials | Brick |
| Official name | Lottan Masjid |
| Reference no. | N-WB-92 |
The Lattan Mosque (Bengali: লোটন মসজিদ) or Painted Mosque, officially known as Lottan Masjid[1] is a historical mosque located between the Tantipara Mosque and the Bridge of Five Arches in Gaur, Malda District, West Bengal.[2] Built during the period of Hussain Shahi sultans between (c. 1493-1519), the mosque stands out as one of the best preserved monuments in ancient city of Gaur.[3]
History
[edit | edit source]The mosque is stylistically dated to the late 15th or early 16th century and is thought to have been constructed during the Husain Shahi period.[2][3] An inscription found in the vicinity indicates it may have been built by Sultan Shamsuddin Yusuf Shah (r. 1474–1481) in 1475. Alexander Cunningham describes the inscription of the Chamkatti Mosque instead.[4] Although the exact exact date of the mosque's construction is not known, historians assume the mosque was built somewhere between 1493 and 1519.[5]
According to local tradition, Yusuf Shah married a Hindu dancer called Mira (or Mirabai) who had embraced Islam and taken the name Lotan Bibi.[6] In her name, Yusuf Shah established the Lotan Taluq (administrative subdivision) which contains the Lattan Mosque and Lotan Dighi, and that taluq existed even until the British period.[7]
Architecture
[edit | edit source]The structure is entirely constructed from brick. It comprises a square prayer chamber measuring 10.36 m (34.0 ft) on each side, adjoined by a verandah measuring 10.36 by 3.35 m (34.0 by 11.0 ft). Together, they form a rectangular platform extending 21.95 m (72.0 ft) from east to west and 15.54 m (51.0 ft) from north to south. Access to the prayer chamber is provided through three arched openings on each side, except the qibla side. The qibla wall features three semi-circular mihrab niches, recessed internally and aligned to correspond with the three eastern entrances.[2] The interior is adorned with numerous multicolored glazed tiles. The intricately designed brick exterior was originally clad with glazed tiles, though much of this decoration has been lost.[3]
Gallery
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Full view of the monument
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Front view
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Side view
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Back view
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Entrance path to the mosque
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Corner pillars of Lattan Mosque
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Intricate carvings on the wall
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Decorated wall surface
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Wall architecture
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Floral designs on the corner pillar
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Works on pillar
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See also
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Bibliography
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