<h2>Can you guess the locations of the famous Dhaka mosques?</h2>Dhaka houses many old and remarkable mosques which were made during the British and Mughal eras. We have selected a few of those establishments for this quiz. Let's begin. <em>[Text sources: Unesco, Wikipedia, Banglapedia]</em><h2>Can you guess the location of Dewan Bari Mosque?</h2>Dewan Bari Mosque is an eighteenth century establishment. It is within clear view from the Dhaka-Aricha highway. There is an old house adjacent to this mosque, another example of colonial architecture, known as Dewan Bari. The mosque was built by a leather wholesaler Hazi Janab Ali in 1880 AD.<h3>Can you guess the location of Kashaituli Mosque?</h3>Kashaituli Mosque was built in the British era. During British rule wealthy Muslim zamindars and merchants renovated a large numbers of Mughal mosques and built a few new ones. This mosque was one of them.<h3>Can you guess the location of Khan Mohammad Mrida Mosque?</h3>The Khan Mohammad Mirza Mosque, an example of Mugal architecture, is situated less than half a kilometre west of another famous establishment. Two Persian inscriptions, one over the central archway and the other over the central Mihrab, speak of its construction during 1704–05 AD by one Khan Muhammad Mirza. <h3>Can you guess the location of Khwaja Shahbaz Mosque?</h3>Khwaja Shahbaz Mosque, constructed in 1679 by Haji Khwaja Shahbaz, a rich merchant of Dhaka, remains the city’s most refined mosque. It is an Islamic architecture of the Mughal era.<h3>Can you guess where Saat Gambuj Mosque is located?</h3>Saat Gambuj Mosque is a fine example of the provincial Mughal style of architecture introduced in Bangladesh in the 17th century. The mosque's most distinguished features are its seven globular domes crowning the roof and covering the main prayer hall.<h3>Can you guess the location of Star Mosque?</h3>Star Mosque or Tara Masjid was built during the colonial period in the 18<sup>th</sup> century. It is one of the best known and frequently visited ancient mosques in Dhaka. The petite mosque is surrounded by a high density residential and commercial area. Looks like you need to know more about Dhaka's beautiful and historical buildings! Come back for more quizzes from Dhaka Tribune, there will be more! WHOA! It seems like you are an expert when it comes to architecture and Dhaka's historical buildings. Congrats on getting the answers correct. Stay with us for more quizzes from Dhaka Tribune. Quiz Maker - powered by Riddle
