Abstract
Mosque is the main focal point of Islamic spirit and accomplishments. All over the world in the Muslim settlements mosque becomes an edifice of distinct significance which is introduced by Prophet Muhammad (Sm.). Since the initial stage of Islam, Muslim architecture has been developed as the base point of mosque. Mosque architecture in medieval time uncovering clearly its sacred identity especially during the pre-Mughal and Mughal period in Bengal. Dhaka, the capital city of independent Bangladesh, is known as the city of mosques. The Mughal mosques of Dhaka are the exceptional example of mosque architecture wherever the ideas and used materials with distinguishing features have been successfully integrated in the medieval context of Bengal. In this research study, the author selected a unique historical as well as Dhaka’s most iconic Mughal era Mosque named “Sat Gambuj Mosque” (Seven Domed Mosque). The mosque, built in the 17th century, is a glowing illustration of Mughal Architecture with seven bulbous domes crowning the roof of the mosque, covering the main prayer area. It is undoubted that this magnificent ancient Mughal mosque is the material evidence of our glorious past with research worthy features and architectural details. This study is an attempt to identify the tangible distinguishing features of the Mughal mosque as well as the selected outstanding historical Mughal mosque. The overall research study conducted here is focused on the accomplishment of the findings in order to relate those distinguishing features with the Mughal mosque characteristics based on the morphological character, architectural features, structure and decoration which will be represented own belief, historical values and cultural exclusivity to the architecture.
Highlights
Paramount example of Muslim architecture especially the mosque architecture was built during the Pre-Mughal and Mughal period
The overall research study conducted here is focused on the accomplishment of the findings in order to relate those distinguishing features with the Mughal mosque characteristics based on the morphological character, architectural features, structure and decoration which will be represented own belief, historical values and cultural exclusivity to the architecture
To accomplish the findings in order to relate those distinguishing features with the Mughal mosque characteristics based on the morphological character, architectural features, structure and decoration
Summary
Paramount example of Muslim architecture especially the mosque architecture was built during the Pre-Mughal and Mughal period. The mosque architecture got a new expression during the Pre-Mughal period (12041576 AD). During the history of Mughal architecture(1576-1757 AD) in Bangladesh for mosque a new era was started. In the context of Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, Mughal style played a dominating role. The chain of their building activity found expression through the numerous mosques that change the skyline of Dhaka. It is apparent that the design of Mughal mosque in Dhaka had drawn its concept of layout and organization preliminary from the prominent mosques built here in the Pre-Mughal period. It is apparent that the design of Mughal mosque in Dhaka had drawn its concept of layout and organization preliminary from the prominent mosques built here in the Pre-Mughal period. (Khan, 1997)
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