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Mausoleum of Khan Jahan Ali

Bangladesh

The Mausoleum of Khan Jahan Ali, commonly known as Khan Jahan Ali Mazar (Bengali) is a historic tomb located in Bagerhat District, Khulna, Bangladesh. Built in 1459, it serves as the final resting place of Khan Jahan Ali, 15th-century Sufi saint and regional governor credited with spreading Islam in southern Bengal and founding the Mosque City of Bagerhat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The mausoleum, constructed in the distinctive Khan Jahan architectural style, features a square structure with a single dome, cut stone walls, and intricate designs. Adjacent to the mazar is a large pond, known as Thakur Dighi, and a mosque, forming part of a significant religious and cultural complex.

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