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Machain Shahi Mosque

Harirampur Upazila, Bangladesh · built 1501

Machain Shahi Mosque is a medieval Jami mosque established in 1501. Built in the Sultanate period architectural style, the mosque is located in Machain village on the banks of the Ichamati River in Balla Union, Harirampur Upazila, about 25 km from Manikganj town. The mosque is associated with the shrine of Shah Rustam Baghdadi. The three-domed structure has remained active for prayer since its establishment. Due to renovations over time, the mosque’s dimensions have increased. It is a preserved monument under the Department of Archaeology (Bangladesh).

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