Azimpur Mosque, Dhaka

#83 among attractions in Dhaka

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Azimpur Mosque is located beside the Azimpur graveyard in Dhaka. A Persian inscription in the mosque indicates that the mosque was built in 1746 AD by one Fayzul Alam. The mosque was built during the reign of Mughal Nawab Alivardi Khan and is the last existing example of a mosque structure with a single dome and a flanking half-domed vault on both sides. ()

Established: 1746 (278 years ago)Coordinates: 23°43'52"N, 90°22'59"E

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লালবাগ থানা (lalabaga thana)Dhaka Bangladesh

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Azimpur Mosque – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Suhrawardy Udyan, Dhakeshwari Temple, Shimanto Square, Azimpur Dayera Sharif Khanqah.

1 miE
Sport venue, Sport
Suhrawardy Udyan, Dhaka
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0.7 miSE
Prominent 12th-century Hindu temple
Dhakeshwari Temple, Dhaka
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0.6 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Shimanto Square, Dhaka
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0.4 miS
Sacred and religious sites, Islamic architecture
Azimpur Dayera Sharif Khanqah, Dhaka
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0.7 miS
Mosque, Sacred and religious sites
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Mosque
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1.3 miSE
Shopping, Market
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0.7 miE
Palace
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0.8 miE
Library
Dhaka University Library, Dhaka
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~1500 ftN
Universities and schools
Dhaka College, Dhaka
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0.6 miN
Universities and schools
Dhaka City College, Dhaka
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Azimpur Mosque?

Nearby attractions include Azimpur, Dhaka (4 min walk), Nilkhet, Dhaka (4 min walk), Institute of Social Welfare and Research, Dhaka (5 min walk), College of Home Economics, Dhaka (5 min walk).