Darasbari Mosque
দারাসবাড়ি মসজিদ
The ruins of a brick mosque built in 1479, its dome collapsed and rows of arches still standing, next to the remains of one of Bengal's earliest Islamic colleges.
Darasbari Mosque lies about 2 km north of Chhoto Sona Mosque. It was ordered built in 1479 by Bengal Sultan Shamsuddin Yusuf Shah and is one of the largest brick mosques in the Gaur region. Its dome has long since collapsed, leaving only rows of thick brick pillars, pointed arches and a mihrab decorated with fine terracotta patterns. Set among fields and ponds, it looks especially melancholy, and photographers love it. Beside it are the ruins of the Darasbari Madrasa, built in 1504, one of the earliest known Islamic colleges in Bengal. The site is open free of charge, and there are no food facilities nearby, so bring your own drinking water.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Choto Sona Mosque
- Kusumba Mosque
- Shaheed A.H.M. Qamaruzzaman Central Park & Zoo
- Rajshahi Silk (Sopura Silk Mills)
- Varendra Research Museum
- Shah Makhdum Ruposh Dargah
- Padma River Promenade
- University of Rajshahi Campus