Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: The Satgachiya Jame Masjid, located in the Barbazar region of Sultanateera Bengal, served not only as a place of worship but also as a center for governance, administration, and education, similar to other Jame Masjids from the Abbasid to Mughal periods. The mosque features a rectangular platform, likely used for teaching, reflecting the tradition of education within mosques dating back to early Islam. Built in the early 15th century, the mosque predates the renowned Six Domed Mosque of Khan Jahan and exemplifies the multi-domed architectural style common in Bengal during this era. However, its construction quality was inferior, raising concerns about its long-term preservation. Despite this, the mosque remains a key historical and architectural monument of the Sultanate period in Bangladesh.
Author: Ahsan Habib
Language: English
Subfield: Archeology
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4414137798