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Kartalab Khan Mosque

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Kartalab Khan Mosque

The Kartalab Khan Mosque, also known as the Begum Bazar Mosque, is a mosque, located in the Begum Bazar area in the Old City of Dhaka, Bangladesh. It was built by Nawab Diwan Murshid Quli Khan (alias Kartalab Khan) between 1700 and 1704 CE. The mosque consists of a high valuated platform, a mosque w

ith 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.

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