Kusumba Masjid

This mosque is a unique monument of the Sultanate period. Although the mosque is small, its stone carvings make it unique.

During my recent visit to Kusumba Mosque, I was entranced by its blend of Bengali and Mughal architecture. The intricate terracotta carvings on the façade depicted stories of old, while the prayer hall's graceful arches and delicate motifs created a serene ambiance. Adjacent to the mosque, the presence of a sprawling ancient pond added an enchanting touch, reflecting the mosque's beauty. The minarets stood tall against the sky, and the courtyard held an aura of historical charm. Kusumba Mosque, with its captivating pond and remarkable architecture, is a testament to the region's cultural heritage and artisans' craftsmanship.

A very very very beautiful mosque containing history, culture and aristocracy,

Kusumba Mosque, with its blend of architectural Elegance and natural beauty, provides a unique glimps into the past. It's sanctuary where times seems to stand still, allowing visitors to connect with the roots of risk cultural heritage. Whether you are a history enthusiast, a spiritual seeker, or simply someone seeking solace in the midst of tranquility, kusumba mosque promise and immersive experience the boundaries of time.

Alhamdulillah 5/5/23 I and my friend mr. Forid visit and joined juma prayer there. Very very lovely, historical and researchable ancient mosque. Everyone welcome.

it is the mosque built in1558. handmade and finely finished stone walls and dome is it special character. except front doors there are no windows. waterbody ( pond) in the east, the front brings a charming beauty by its vastness and calmness. the mosque is functional till the days.
people come here, enjoy the place with honor.
a coffee shop in the East is good for time pass.
week end makes the place busy.
the stone crafting on front wall say something

Kusumba Mosque is one of Bangladesh’s National heritage sites. It was also known as “The Black Gem of Bangladesh” or you can called its nickname. It is situated in Manda Upazilla of Naogaon District of Bangladesh. It was built in 1558-59. The mosque was built under one of the last Siri rules, named Ghiyasuddin Bahadur Shah. Currently the Kusumba mosque does not look very similar to its initial construction. During the earthquake in 1897 most of the damage caused to the mosque. During the earthquake the main structure was survived. Due to this it was also known as Kala Pahar or Kala Rotno.

One of the oldest structures in Bangladesh. I enjoyed it and love it.

Ancient Mosque. Well known Tourist location in Rajshahi.

Historical place but not clean infront & around the mosque. Beggars was very disgusted.
Very nice view of mosque♥.

Very beautiful place and it has historical background. The mosque was named with that palce 'Kusumba'. Beside the mosque there has a nice ponds.

It is an ancient mosque located in the village of Kusumba, about 10 km away from the town of Manda in the Naogaon district of Bangladesh.

The mosque is believed to have been built in the early 15th century during the rule of the Sultan of Bengal, Nasiruddin Mahmud Shah. The mosque is an example of early Islamic architecture in Bengal, with a unique blend of Hindu and Islamic motifs.

The mosque has a rectangular prayer hall with three domes and two minarets. The walls of the mosque are decorated with terracotta plaques depicting geometric and floral designs, as well as scenes from the Quran and the life of the Prophet Muhammad.

Kusumba Mosque is considered an important historical and cultural landmark in Bangladesh, and it has been declared a protected monument by the Department of Archaeology of Bangladesh.

'Allah Ta'ala Himself is the protector of His house'

Kusumba Mosque: Built during the Afghan rule in 96 AH, this 484 year old royal mosque is printed on 5 taka notes of Bangladesh.
📍Manda, Naogaon-Rajshahi Highway.

Awesome place, a beauty full mosque. Friday is the most crowded day here, many people come here for pray. Sounds like the mosque is very old.

Kusumba Mosque (Bengali: কুসুম্বা শাহী মসজিদ) is a mosque in Manda Upazila of Naogaon District of Bangladesh. This mosque can be found in the village of Kusumba, which is its namesake.[1] It was built in 1558–59[1] and is one of Bangladesh's national heritages sites. The mosque is often nicknamed "The Black Gem of Bangladesh".[2]

This is the historical mosjid Which was earlier used as court under the Muslim empire of Bengal in Manda Naogaon Rajshahi Bangladesh.

A encient beautiful mosque. U will love to visit here.

This is an ancient infrastructure, very beautiful place.. There are enough space to arrange picnic with family.. We have found many shop of essential home appliances and others..

Kusumba Mosjid is a old ancient place in Bangladesh 450 hundreds years history.
Kusumba Mosque is named after the village of Kusumba, under the Manda upazila of Naogaon district, on the west bank of the Atrai River. It is inside a walled enclosure with a monumental gateway that has standing spaces for guards. It was built during the period of Afghan rule in Bengal under one of the last Suri rulers Ghiyasuddin Bahadur Shah, by one Suleiman who was probably a high ranking official. The inscription tablet in Arabic (only the word ‘built by’ is in Persian) dating the building to 966 AH (1558-59 AD) is fixed over its eastern central entrance.

Although built during Suri rule, it is not influenced at all by the earlier Suri architecture of North India, and is well grounded in the Bengal style. The brick building, gently curved cornice, and the engaged octagonal corner towers are typical features. The mosque, presently protected by the Department of Archaeology of Bangladesh, was badly damaged during the earthquake of 1897. Although the main fabric of the building is of brick the entire exterior walls, and the interior up to the arches of the pendentive have stone facing. The columns, platform, floor, and perforated side screens are of stone. The mosque has a rectangular plan with three bays and two aisles, three entrances on the east and two each on the north and south sides.

The central mihrab is projected in the west. The interior west (qibla) wall has two mihrabs on the floor level opposite the central and southeastern entrances, but the one in the northwestern bay is above a raised platform ascended by a staircase on the east. The presence of such a platform in a non-imperial mosque indicates that not only royalty, but nobility and high-ranking officials were also separated from the general public during prayers. The mihrabs have elaborate stone carving. They have cusped arches crowned with kalasa (water pot) motifs, supported on intricately carved stone pillars which have projections and tasseled decorations hanging from chains. Bunches of grapes and vines curve in an almost serpentine manner on the mihrab frames, and kalasas, tendrils and rosettes are reduced to dots.

The platform edge has grape vine decoration, and there are rosettes on the spandrels of the arches supporting the platform, as well as on the mihrab wall. The stone used in the exterior facing is of a coarse quality and carved in shallow relief. Mouldings are most prominent decorative feature on the outside. They divide the walls into upper and lower sections, run all along the curved cornice, around the corner towers, in a straight line below the cornice, and frame the rectangular panels in the east, south and north walls. The spandrels of the central entrance arch are filled with small kalasa and rosette motifs. The north and south sides have screened windows.

May God bless everyone who visited