As per an inscription over the central doorway, Khawja Shahbaz Mosque was built in 1679 AD by Khwaja Shahbaz, a prominent merchant of Dhaka during the viceroyalty of prince Muhammad Azam. Presently it is located near Curzon hall and Teen Netar Mazar (tomb of three national leaders).
Khawja Shahbaz Mosque is positioned near Mir Jumla’s Gate (Dhaka Gate), one of the oldest Mughal architectures of Dhaka, signifying the prominence of the place. The mosque was probably constructed after the death and subsequent construction of the Khawja Shahbaz Tomb. However, the mosque may have existed before as an insignificant structure. The tomb is located at the east of the mosque courtyard and is an integral part of the mosque complex, follows the same architectural style. The Khawja Shahbaz Mosque is a typical Bengali Mughal type (Asher, 1984); that is, a rectangular structure crowned with three-domes.
The mosque has an oblong plan of 69'3" x 29'3" externally and 56'8" x 16'0" internally. The structure is divided into three equal
A historical place. Built in the Mughal era
Hazrat Haji Khaja Shahbaz Jame Masjid is one of the Mughal architecture of Bangladesh but it remained unknown for years. Very Close to Dhaka University area and behind the "Mausoleum of 3 National leaders of Bangladesh". If you come in Dhaka University area, "Hazrat Haji Khaja Shahbaz Jame Masjid" will be great visit.
Allah mohabbater oli Hazrat Haji Khaja shahbaz rh:
An ignored Mughal establishment near high court area. Architecturally solid and similar to other famous Mughal mosques.
400 hundreds years old mosque
very old masjid
A big and beautiful mosque.
good place in the world.
An old mosque but people are doing wrong things in the majar