Kartalab Khan Mosque
The Kartalab Khan Mosque or Begum Bazar Mosque, in the Begum Bazar area in old Dhaka, Bangladesh, was built by Nawab Diwan Murshid Quli Khan (alias Kartalab Khan) between 1700 and 1704. The mosque consists of a high valuated platform, a mosque with a 'dochala' annex on the north upon the western half of the platform and a 'baoli' (stepped well) to the east of the platform. It is roofed by five domes resting on octagonal drums. The mosque was extensively renovated by Mirza Golam Pir in the nineteenth century. In accordance with Murshid Quli Khan's wishes, he was buried under the entrance to this mosque.
| Begum Bazar Mosque | |
|---|---|
Present condition of Begum Bazar Mosque, 2012 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Location | |
| Location | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
Shown within Bangladesh | |
| Geographic coordinates | 23.7169°N 90.3986°E |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Nawab Diwan Murshid Quli Khan |
| Type | Mosque |
| Style | Mughal architecture |
| Date established | 1701−04 |
| Specifications | |
| Dome(s) | 5 |
| Materials | Bricks, sand, lime |
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