Little offbeat, a little nostalgic, a little rustic sometimes, a memorial old as time, Baroduari Mosque in Malda is one of the fascinating places to be.
The mosque is an ideal place to explore for the historical enthusiasts and the peace seekers. Literally meaning “the mosque with 12 gates” Baroduari Mosque is also known as “ Boro Shona Masjid ” or the “Great Golden Mosque” as originally, the domes were plated with gold.
This magnificent mosque is one of the largest monuments of Gour and the greatest mosques in Malda and was established built in the 1526 A.D.
Contradicting to the meaning of its name, the Mosque owns 11 gates instead of 12. This 15th Century Indo-Arabic form of architecture is a striking example that portrays the architectural brilliance and craftsmanship of the then era. The erection of the Baroduari Mosque Malda was begun by Allauddin Hussein Shah and was perfected by his son Nasiruddin Nusrat Shah in 1526.
This enormous rectangular edifice built with stones and bricks is regarded as the largest relics in Gour. The renowned for architectural style and exquisite stone carvings make Baroduari Mosque in Malda a distinctive attraction for visitors.
Having 11 entrances, the huge mosque has 2 supporting pillars or buttresses, 4 corner towers, and a spacious lawn which is nearly 70 m in diameter. The monument is coated in plain stone and the gates are framed by the collections of the shiny hued tiles in the decorative designs.
The roofs of the Baroduari Mosque were covered with 44 hemispherical arches, of which 11 on the passage still exists. These arches are arcaded from within, partially in stone and some in brick.
