The Historical Seven Dome Mosque – Sat Gambuj Masjid in Dhaka

The Seven Dome Mosque is locally known as ‘Sat Gambuj Masjid’, which is located northwestern part of Dhaka city in the area of Jafarabad. The mosque was a great illustration of the Mughla architect and style introduced in the 17th century in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The most notable features of the mosque are its bulbous domes that are totally seven in the number. The roof is covered by the domes along with covered the main hall of prayer. Perhaps, it was constructed by that time’s governor of Dhaka, Shaisha Khan. The mosque is situated on the bank of river old Turag with 15 feet height that looks like romantic scenery on a monument. Its level with the river has extended its beauty as the floodplain.

A Brief History of the Seven Dome Mosque

A short distance from the area of the northern Pilkhana has ended the Mughal constructed Dhaka city, called Katasur or Jafarabad. The area is the part of the Sarai Begumpur mouza and many areas of the mouza were the revenue circles of the period of Shershah and followed by Kartalab Khan. There is a small area of the urban settlement on the route to the river Brahmaputra (or Garh Jaripa). It was possible to reach to the end of the Brahmaputra without any hostile areas along with the main part of Shitalkhya River’s eastern part.

The evidences are collected from the geographic as well as the strategic location that is stating the original names of the area and the leftovers around the location. The place of the seven dome mosque was previously known as the Sarai Jafarabad (or Katasur) under the location of Sarai Begumpur. A small community of agriculture was in between of Jafarabad and Pilkhana where the Mosque is standing. In course of time, the area became a jungle by disuse and neglected during the British rule. But, in the last fifty-five years, it got an appearance of the most planned and well-designed expensive residential area in Dhaka. Moreover, the Sat Masjid Road on its west is the main peripheral road of the Dhaka city

Structure of the Seven Dome Mosque

As the Seven Dome Mosque is situated on the end of a river is the most innovative exterior designed monument of the period of the Mughal ruling in Dhaka. There are 3 domes in the north and south edges with rectangular shaped mosque, which is marked with the double-storied pavilions in the corner. If you see from its east side, it looks like the five exterior bays of the mosque. Three cusped doorways are on the east side by petty places. The columns of slender engaged along with the bulbous that are based on demarcate at the central bay.

There is used many different shapes, including rectangle, circle, square and octagon, all are beautifully arranged to put together. The corner towers are 38’X27’ visually balanced and provided the stability to the structure. The top levels of the towers of octagons are starting from the half of the central prayer hall. The levels are arched with windows and panels, covered by the cornice. A separate entrance in front of the shan, which has been subsided due to the gradual increase in the adjacent levels can be gone up top for the azan (prayer call). A graveyard is located on the front side of the mosque.

Nearest Tourist Attractions of the Seven Dome Mosque

There are many attractive places near of the Seven Dome Mosque in Dhaka, such as Bibi Amina Mosque, Taqwa Jamia Mosque, Baitul Aman Mosque, the National Parliament House, the National Museum of Science & Tech., the Geneva camp, Basundhara City Complex, the Central Shaheed Minar, the Lalbagh Fort Mosque, Dhaka University, Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Dhaka Residential Model College, The Bengal Gallery, and many more.

How to Go to the Seven Dome Mosque?

It’s simple to arrive in the area of the Seven Dome Mosque from any part of Dhaka city. There are buses from the airport bus station to the mosque location. Moreover, you can take Taxis, CNG driven auto etc. to reach the Seven Dome Mosque.

So, this is a brief description of the Seven Dome Mosque in Dhaka. Its real beauties and the historical architecture could not be able to describe in a simple article. Interested visitors must see it physically by paying a tour to Dhaka, Bangladesh. We like to assist you traveling to Dhaka with various ways by providing the important information, including hotel and food arrangement, English speaking Dhaka guide, other tourist spots in Dhaka city, etc.

Looking for the Best Hotels in Dhaka, Bangladesh?

The tourists must need to arrange a suitable place to visit any place or country. So, you could be worried to thinking about your accommodation in Dhaka. There are many kinds of hotels in Dhaka city. The budget hotels (1/2 star) are from US$15 to US$35, mid-level Dhaka hotels cost between US$35 to US$60 and the luxury hotels in Dhaka of 5-star are cost from US$150 to US$500. You can choose from a wide range of different category and budget hotels in Dhaka according to your economic budget. 

How can you Book a Dhaka Hotel?

It’s trouble-free to book the hotels in Dhaka from the site ‘booking.com’, the single platform of all types Dhaka hotels. You also will be able to compare the charges & services of various hotels through the website. One of the most famous mid-level (3-star) and budget hotels in Dhaka is ‘Hotel 71’.  The hotel already has collected a lot of exciting good reviews as well as several awards in a few years. The hotel is almost at the center of Dhaka city and situated just 300 meters far away from the city center. It provides simple access to get to all of the events destinations in Dhaka city, including attracts and charms of the city.

Hotel 71 is ready to assist the guests to arrange the transport with Dhaka guide, English speaking vehicle drivers. They will provide you full support to make your travel around Dhaka more memorable, enjoyable and special by visiting the beautiful spots in Dhaka city, such as The Historical Seven Dome Mosque, Ahsan Manjil, Ramakrishna Mission, Lalbag Fort, Star Mosque, and many more.

Need a Bar in Dhaka, Bangladesh(recommendation for forging gust)?

If you are looking for the bar service in Dhaka city, you can visit the Gentleman’s Rest Bar in Dhaka. This Dhaka bar is an initiative of hotel 71. You will find all of your favorite soft and hard drinks, including beer, rum, wine, vodka, champagne, whisky, brandy, etc. Not only the drinks services, but also their cordial hospitality and exclusive presentation will fill your moment with joy and happiness. The seating arrangement, soft lights, secured and friendly environment will put a note to go again to refresh your mind and body.