Chatmohar Shahi Masjid

Chatmohar Shahi Mosque is located at Chatmohar Shahi Mosque, Pabna. Besides this landmark, there are seven more landmarks listed in Pabna.The mosque is really something to see due to its artistic design. It is noteworthy for the exquisite terracotta ornamentations both inside and outside. The decorations consist of vegetal and floral motifs that still survive. It has three domes. The mosque is enclosed by a low outer wall, built in red ‘jafri’ bricks, which are thick bricks. The wide outer walls of the mosque show its historical importance. Arabic writings engraved on the outer side of the wall are being damaged by the elements. There is a concrete well in front of the mosque.

In Bangladesh, this is an ancient mosque. Chatmohar, in Pabna district, is one of nine Thanas. The Chatmohar town (24n13,89e18) is situated on the south bank of the once navigable Baral River. Ishurdi is about 25 km NE and is an important railway station between Ishurdi-Dhaka railroads. Getting the past back from the pre-Muslim period, a very old commercial venue. The mosque is an archeological site in Bengal; at one point the mosque was reduced to rubble. It absolutely was completed by the Bangladesh Department of Archeology within the 1980s. Currently, it’s a preserved building. The mosque had a Persian inscription engraved during a Tughra script. Nowadays the inscription is preserved within the Rajshahi Barind Research Museum. A Persian inscription in beautiful Tughra, now preserved within the Rajshahi varendra research museum, records its construction in 1582 AD by Khan Muhammad bin Tuwi Khan Qaqshal. Enclosed by an occasional outer wall the mosque occupies the western half a rather raised platform. Built entirely of brick, it’s oblong in plan, measuring 18.14m by 8.23m on the surface. The walls are 1.98m thick. The building’s four external angles are supported by octagonal towers, which rise to the level of the roof.

One of the oldest mosque in Bangladesh.
A few renovation has made though.
Still oldest part is visible.
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This mosque is too much ancient

This ancient mosque was built in 1581 in Sultani era. There is a epigraphic stone attached with wall and something written on it. So peoples can know about this mosque.

Historical masjid
Nice location
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Chatmohar Shahi Mosque

The Masum Khan Mosque at Chatmohar was built in 1581 AD by his brother Khan Mohammad Kakshal, funded by Abul Fateh Mohammad Masum Khan, one of Emperor Akbar's generals, today's Chatmohar Shahi Mosque, also known as Shahi Mosque of Masum Khan Kabul. In the 1980s, the Bangladesh Directorate of Archeology constructed it completely.

The area of the mosque is 45 feet in length, 22 feet 6 inches width and 45 feet in height. It has three domes on the top and three arched gates on the front and two more arched gates on the west side.

Nice masjid
The art-work is so good
Looks great

Chatmohar Shahi Masjid is an ancient mosque of the country. It is said that the building was built during Mughal Period. The main building is being used as main prayer hall. you can stop by and have a visit. The place is peaceful. If you are a Muslim you are encouraged to have your "Salat" here at least once.

One of the oldest mosque in Chatmohar.

Nice ancient Mosque placed at the time of Mughal period.

The Chatmohar Shahi Mosque located in Chatmohar Upazila, Pabna... This mosque was once a ruin, but it was rebuilt by the Bangladesh Department of Archeology in the 1880s... Chatmohar Shahi Mosque was built in 1561 by Masum Khan Kabli who was one of the generals of Emperor Akbar... Many historical books refer to the mosque as Masum Khan Kabli Mosque... Allah knows truth...

The historical Place. The mosque is the 500 years old may be. It also a holy place for Bangladeshi muslim.

Chatmohar Mosque is an example of Sultanate mosque architecture. It is located at Kazipara Mahalla under Chatmohar municipality in Pabna district. There was a black stone inscription carved on this mosque. However, that is now kept at Varendra Research Museum in Rajshahi. The inscription says the mosque was built during the reign of Sultan Abdul Fath Muhammed Masum Khan, chief of the Saiyyiads, in 1581 AD.   According to historical records, one Masum Khan Kabuli was the fauzdar (commander) of a local pargana (administrative unit) during the Sultanate era. After the Mughal occupation of Bengal, he revolted against Emperor Akbar and established an independent state in Pabna. The capital of that state was Chatmohar. During his rule, he built a number of establishments, such as a palace, fort, military outpost and mosques, in the city that got mostly damaged over the course of time. Chatmohar Shahi Mosque is one such building. A fort was also built next to the mosque, but it exists no more. He also excavated a large water reservoir in his capital and built his own palace to the north of it. The mosque is really something to see due to its artistic design. It is noteworthy for the exquisite terracotta ornamentations both inside and outside. The decorations consist of vegetal and floral motifs that still survive. It has three domes. The mosque is enclosed by a low outer wall, built in red ‘jafri’ bricks, which are thick bricks. The wide outer walls of the mosque show its historical importance. Arabic writings engraved on the outer side of the wall are being damaged by the elements. There is a concrete well in front of the mosque. The mosque was restored and extensively repaired in the 1980s by the Department of Archaeology (DOA) and is now a protected monument. Nevertheless, the outer designs of the mosque are deteriorating day by day due to lack of maintenance. Chatmohar Shahi Mosque is an important heritage site of north Bengal. It conveys the 15th century’s glorious cultural heritage. Visitors from different parts of the country often visit the mosque.

It's a great mosque of ancient sculpture

very beautiful mosque and 400 years old any one can visit.

চাটমোহর মসজিদ পাবনা জেলার চাটমোহর উপজেলায় অবস্থিত। লাল রঙের জাফি ইট দিয়ে মসজিদটি নির্মাণ করা হয়। তিন গম্বুজ বিশিষ্ট মসজিদটি লম্বায় ৫১ ফুট এবং চওড়ায় ২১ ফুট। শিলালিপি থেকে জানা যায় মসজিদটি তুমোহাম্মদ খান কুশালের পুত্র সাইয়াদ গোত্রের প্রধান গ্রেট সুলতান আব্দুলস ফাত মোহাম্মাদ মাখুম খানের সময়ে নির্মাণ করা হয়। কালো পাথরের শিলালিপিটি বরেন্দ্র গবেষণা জাদুঘরে রাখা আছে।

How To Reach: পাবনা জেলা
It is approximately 219 km away from Dhaka. You can reach by using both road and rail transports.

Dhaka is about five hours by road, through the Jamuna Bridge. Cities and towns of Dhaka Division, Chittagong Division and Sylhet Division are also connected though it. Kushtia District and other parts of Khulna Division and Barisal Division is connected through Lalon Shah Bridge. River crossing (ferry ghat) at Nogorbari on the Jamuna River is the old route to Dhaka and the eastern part of Bangladesh.

It requies three to four hours to cross only the Jamuna from Nogobari to Aaricha river port in Manikgonj District. Najirgonj river crossing on the Padma River connects Pabna town with neighbouring Rajbari District as well as Faridpur, Madaripur, Shariatpur and Gopalganj Districts, and Barisal Division. Pabna is also well connected to all the districts and towns of Rajshahi Division by road.

Pabna town has no rail network. Nearby railway stations are situated at Iswardi and Chatmohar Upazila. Nearby airport is at Ishwardi Upazila. Biman Bangladesh Airlines used to operate twice- weekly services to Ishwardi from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Dhaka. However, no airlines is operating to and from Ishwardi at the moment.

Several Dhaka bound private bus services are available such as Pabna Express, Shyamoli, Shorkar Travels, Raja Badsha, Badol, Mohanagar, Shorkar Travels, Ishurdi Express, Night Star, Kings, Esha, Capital Service, etc. Government owned Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) provides bus services to Rajshahi and Bogra cities. Water transport is important as the Padma and other rivers, and Chalan Beel are situated in Pabna. In Pabna district ride by Nosimon, rickshawvan and Korimon are pleasure worthy.

And old Mosque located at chatmohar. People used to pray Eid salat alongside Daily Salat.

One of the oldest and traditional mosjid in pabna district. It situated in chatmohor Upazila.

Historical old ancient mosque