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A Comprehensive Travel Guide to Bagerhat

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  A Comprehensive Travel Guide to Bagerhat, Bangladesh Sixty Dome Mosque Explore the rich cultural heritage and breathtaking landscapes of Bagerhat, Bangladesh, with our comprehensive travel guide. Plan your journey with valuable insights, local tips, and must-visit attractions. Introduction Embark on a journey to Bagerhat, where history, architecture, and natural beauty converge to create a unique and enchanting experience. This comprehensive travel guide provides a detailed overview, ensuring an unforgettable adventure in this gem of Bangladesh. Latest news and fascinating stories: https://bit.ly/3wuDvfq Durbar Bagerhat Discover the Heartbeat of Bagerhat at Durbar Bagerhat. Uncover the latest news, cultural events, and hidden gems of this vibrant city through our lens. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, we’ve got your insider’s guide to Bagerhat. Historical Marvels Delve into the Past: Explore Bagerhat’s Historic Architecture Experience the awe-inspiring historical archit

The Sixty Dome Mosque: A Marvel of Bengal Architecture

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The Sixty Dome Mosque: A Marvel of Bengal Architecture The Sixty Dome Mosque is a stunning monument of the Bengal Sultanate period, which combined Islamic and indigenous elements. It belongs to the Mosque City of Bagerhat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has 360 mosques, public buildings, mausoleums, bridges, roads, and water tanks made of baked brick. The mosque was constructed in the 15th century by Khan Jahan Ali, a Muslim saint and local ruler who established a Muslim colony in the mangrove forest of the Sunderbans, near the coast in the Bagerhat District. He called the city Khalifatabad and decorated it with many mosques, the most majestic and largest of which is the Sixty Dome Mosque. The mosque has a rectangular plan that measures 148’6" x 101’4" externally and 123’3" x 76’2" internally. It has 77 low domes arranged in seven rows of eleven, with an extra dome on each corner, bringing the total to 81 domes. There are four towers, two of which wer