BEGUM SHAHI MOSQUE.

 The Begum Shahi Mosque is a historical mosque located in the city of Dhaka, Bangladesh. It was built in the 16th century during the reign of the Mughal Empire. The mosque was commissioned by Bibi Pari, the wife of the Mughal Governor of Bengal at the time, and was built in the traditional Mughal architectural style, with an emphasis on the use of white marble. The mosque is considered to be one of the most beautiful and well-preserved examples of Mughal architecture in Bangladesh

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The mosque was damaged by natural disasters over the centuries and fell into disrepair. It was rebuilt and restored multiple times by different rulers and government. The British colonial government also restored the mosque in the late 19th century. In the 20th century, the mosque underwent several more restorations, including the most recent one in the 1980s. Despite these restorations, the mosque still bears the signs of its long history, with its intricate carvings and ornate decoration.

The Begum Shahi Mosque is an important historical and cultural site in Bangladesh, and it continues to be an active place of worship for the local Muslim community. It is a popular tourist attraction and a symbol of the rich cultural heritage of the region.