Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Choto Sona Mosque

Choto Sona Mosque
One of the most graceful monument of the Sultanate period is the Chhota Sona Masjid or Small Golden Mosque at Gaur in Rajshahi Built by one Wali Muhammad during  the reign of Sultan Alauddin Husain Shah (1493-1519). Originally it was roofed over wi
th 15 gold-gilded domes including the 3 Chauchala domes in the middle row, from which it derives its curious name.


No comments:

Post a Comment