Qasba Mosque

Qasba Mosque is an ancient mosque and archaeological site located in Barisal District of Bangladesh.[1] It is located in the Qasba village under Gournadi Upazila. It is named after the village. The mosque, which has a total of nine domes, is very similar to the Nine Dome Mosque in Bagerhat.

Qasba Mosque
কসবা মসজিদ
Religion
AffiliationIslam
Ecclesiastical or organisational statusmosque
OwnershipDepartment of Archaeology
Year consecrated16th century
Statusprotected
Location
LocationGournadi, Barisal District
CountryBangladesh
Architecture
FounderSabhi Khan
Dome(s)9

According to local tradition, it was built by Sabhi Khan in early 16th century. It is almost the exact replica of Nine Dome Mosque built by Khan Jahan Ali in Bagerhat and Masjidkur Mosque in Khulna. Though still in use, the mosque is a protected monument by Department of Archaeology.

The mosque measures 11.68×11.68 meters and the walls are 2.18 meters wide.[1] There are three archways on the east side while there are one arch on each side of the north and south. The arches are decorated with terracotta paintings. It has four stone pillars inside.[2]

See also

References
  1. কসবা মসজিদ গৌরনদী, বরিশাল. barisal.gov.bd. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  2. কসবা মসজিদ, বরিশাল. archaeology.gov.bd. Retrieved 29 November 2019.

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