When was Atia Mosque built?
Atia Mosque was built in 1610-1611 CE, according to an inscription discovered in the mosque and now held in the Bangladesh National Museum. Construction took place during the reign of the Mughal emperor Jahangir.
Questions about Atia Mosque
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who ordered Atia Mosque to be built and why?
Sayeed Khan Panni, son of Bayazid Khan Panni of the Karatia Zamindari, ordered Atia Mosque built after Jahangir gifted him the Pargana of Atia. He built it in honour of Shahan Shah Baba Adam Kashmiri, a Sufi saint who died in 1507 CE.
Where is Atia Mosque located?
Atia Mosque is located in the village of Atia in Delduar Upazila, about 6 kilometers south of Tangail city in Bangladesh, on the eastern bank of the Louhajang River.
Why is Atia Mosque known as the 10 Taka Mosque?
Atia Mosque is known as the 10 Taka Mosque because the Government of Bangladesh issued a ten taka banknote from the 3rd of August 1978 that carried an image of the mosque on its obverse.
How was Atia Mosque damaged and repaired over time?
Atia Mosque was damaged by an earthquake in the early 19th century. It was repaired in 1837 by Rowshun Khatoon Chowdhurani, a female merchant from Delhi, and repaired again in 1909 by Zamindar Abu Ahmad Ghuznavi Khan of Delduar with help from other local zamindars, including Wajed Ali Khan Panni.
What architectural style is Atia Mosque built in?
Atia Mosque combines Mughal architecture with the common architectural style of the Bengal Sultanate period. It features a domed square prayer hall, a veranda with three smaller domes, octagonal corner towers, and three ornate mihrabs on the qibla wall.