Mallikpur Jame Masjid built by Mughal Emperor Shah Shuja has lost its beauty due to lack of renovation in Nalchiti of Jhalkathi. The location of the ancient mosque is in Mallikpur area adjacent to Nalchiti-Barisal road of Ward No. 05 of the city. The one-domed mosque is believed to have been built in the mid-seventeenth century. Most of the local elders including Shah Jahan Biswas said that Mughal Emperor Shah Shuja built a fort in the area adjacent to the present Magar Union on the banks of Sugandha River to prevent robbery on the South Bengal waterway. The local worshipers heard of his arrival and requested him to build a mosque. Later Shah Shuja granted their request and built the mosque. This mosque with a dome of extraordinary architectural style is a wonderful creation of the Mughal period. 30 feet long and 17 feet wide, this mosque bears a fine example of Mughal architecture. Lovers of history and heritage often flock to visit the mosque from far-flung parts of the country. However, due to lack of proper monitoring, renovation and preservation initiatives, architecture is getting destroyed. As a result, it is lost
The history of the mosque is tradition.
It is known that Shah Shuja was born on June 23, 1616 in Ajmer, India. He was the second son and fourth child of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and Queen Mumtaz Mahal. Shah Jahan’s step-mother Empress Noor Jahan adopted Prince Shah Shuja after his birth. His high rank, political influence and Jahangir’s
He was given this new responsibility because of his affection for her. It was also an honor for the empress as Shuja was a particular favorite of her grandfather Emperor Jahangir. Shah Shuja ruled from 1639 to 1660 AD. In 1648, this Shah Shuja Mosque was built in his name at Mallikpur area of ​​Nalchiti on the bank of Sugandha river. Mesbah Uddin is the lecturer of the mosque
Khan Ratan said, the ancient monuments of the mosque should be protected at any cost. The Mughal architecture of hundreds of years ago is still impressive. However, if not renovated, the building may not survive for much longer. Locals pray here five times a day including Friday prayers. President of the mosque committee. Habibur Rahman Mallik said, this mosque built during the reign of Mughal Emperor Shah Suja carries the past, tradition and glory of Nalchiti Upazila. It is absolutely necessary to declare this mosque as an ancient antiquities by the initiative of Bangladesh Archeology Department.
Ekadik in charge of Nalchiti municipality said that the mosque was built during the Mughal period. Our elders used to pray in this mosque, then the number of mosques in this area was very less. The mosque built during Shah Shuja’s period is about to be lost due to lack of preservation. It needs to be protected.
Upazila Executive Officer (UNO) Md. Nazrul Islam said, if you apply by filling the prescribed form, you can make recommendations for reforms. However, the ancient monuments are maintained by the Bangladesh Archeology Department.
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