Muslim archaeological site Shankarpasha Shahi Mosque

Shankarapasha Shahi Mosque is one of the oldest artifacts of architectural art. The mosque is one of the architectural features of the Sultanate period. It is located at Shankarapasha village between Uchail and Raziura village of Habiganj Sadar upazila. The mosque, which is located on an area of about 5 acres in Uchail village of Raziura union of Habiganj district, witnesses the time. Built on a tile, it is easily visible to visitors from a distance.

Built on a tile, it is easily visible to visitors from a distance. One of the reasons it attracts everyone's attention is its excellent construction style. High quality burnt bricks have been cut in the building. There is no flaw on it. Various designs and decoration on burnt brick on the exterior of the wall easily attract the attention of the Muslims and visitors. There is an inscription with a mosque. This continues to bear witness to ancient times.

The mosque is red because many people call it 'red mosque'. Many say 'Tila Mosque' over the hill again. Combining the two, many call it the 'Red Tila Mosque'. But whatever the name may be, everyone can easily recognize the mosque.

According to information available in wikipedia, the mosque was built about five and a half years ago. But according to local elders, the mosque was built about 700 years ago. The mosque was greatly damaged by the religious vengeance of the local Hindu religions of that time, and was rebuilt at various times. The renovation of the mosque was completed in 5 years. The current form of the mosque is the next one to be rebuilt.

According to information from wikipedia, the famous Sufi saint Shah Majlis Amin (RA) lent his hand in the construction of the mosque. It was here that he built the first mosque. However, in the meantime, he participated in the rebuilding of the mosque. Later, the magnificent buildings or buildings of this mosque were constructed under the renowned ruler of Muslim Bengal Sultan Alauddin Hossain Shah. The height and width of the building is the same size, which is 20 feet 5 inches. The porch is slightly over three feet. It is also called the Four Dome Mosque. Because a large or huge dome on the main building and three smaller domes can be seen on the porch.

There are about 15 doors and windows. Doors and windows are almost the same size. The walls on all sides are full. The construction of the mosque was done very strongly. Do not let the mosque be destroyed by an enemy attack. The thickness of the walls on the three sides of the mosque is about 5 feet, while the thickness of the west side is about double or about 10 feet. There are six pillars decorated in the mosque. They are placed at the corners of the main room and at the two corners of the porch. The upper roof and main wall corners have been curved. On the south side of the mosque is a large dighi. It added to the beauty of the mosque.

At one time in the evolution of time, the area adjacent to the mosque became a barren land. It was then forested, but later, when this area was established, this famous mosque came out to grow in the forest. Several years later, the shrine of Sufi Darbesh Shah Majlis Amin (R), the architect of the mosque, was discovered next to the mosque. Several years later, the shrine of Sufi Darbesh Shah Majlis Amin (R), the architect of the mosque, was discovered next to the mosque.

According to locals, Muslims were expelled from the area for persecution of Hindu zamindars. At that time, the invisible mosque and shrine are surrounded by the forest. Later, the mosque was discovered again in the jungle with the arrival of the Muslims. A few years after that, suddenly one day, the shrine suddenly rises from the bottom of the ground. That's why many people call his shrine a cowboy.

There are many people gathering on religious special days. However, due to lack of necessary maintenance, the mosque is about to be demolished. However, due to lack of necessary maintenance, the mosque is about to be demolished. However, through the local government and the administration, the archeology department has taken over the maintenance of the mosque. However, there was no sign of government maintenance. There is immense potential in the tourism sector if the government takes effective action.

How to go
You have to travel from Dhaka to Saistaganj by bus or train. Uchail Bazar is only 3 km from Saestganj. From Saestganj, you can reserve private car or CNG auto rickshaw directly to Shankarpasha Shahi Mosque. This is the easiest road. CNG auto rickshaw reserve will cost a maximum of 200 to 250 taka.


Syed Asaduzzaman Suhan is a poet and columnist

------Syed Asaduzzaman Suhan