Front view of the Qadam Rasul Masjid, Gaur. Photographer: Beglar, Joseph Daviditch Melik
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Genre: Architectural Photography View across the court towards the carved brick façade with central triple-arched entrance. 'List of Ancient Monuments in Bengal' (Calcutta, 1896), pp. 438-439: 'This is a small square mosque of brick, and has been attributed to Husain Shah, but according to the...
Northern façade of the Bara Sona or Golden Mosque, also known as the Baradarwazi, Gaur. Photographer: Beglar, Joseph Daviditch Melik
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Genre: Architectural Photography 'List of Ancient Monuments in Bengal' (Calcutta, 1896), pp. 440-441: 'This was built by Nazrat Shah in 932 Hijri, and is the remains of a fine stone building. A slate which formed part of the base of one of several carved arches is detached. Many of these arches...
View from the south-east of the Chota Sona Masjid or Small Golden Mosque, Gaur. Photographer: Beglar, Joseph Daviditch Melik
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Genre: Architectural Photography 'List of Ancient Monuments in Bengal' (Calcutta, 1896), pp. 436-437: 'The Khojeki (Eunuch's) or small golden mosque. This mosque was constructed between A.H. 899-929 in the Pathan style. It is built of brick faced with stone ... Is not in good preservation, tho...