Adina Mosque
Overview
Built in 1369 by Sultan Sikandar Shah, the Adina Mosque is located in Pandua, Malda. It was once the largest mosque in the Indian subcontinent and reflects the zenith of Islamic architecture in Bengal. It remains an architectural marvel and a major heritage attraction.
Details
Constructed using bricks and stone from Hindu temples, it fuses Islamic, Bengali, and Hindu motifs. The vast prayer hall, mihrabs, and intricate domes offer a rare blend of art and devotion. The Adina Mosque is a former mosque in Malda District, West Bengal, India. It was the largest structure of its kind in the Indian subcontinent and was built during the Bengal Sultanate as a royal mosque by Sikandar Shah, who is also buried inside. The mosque is situated in Pandua, a former royal capital. The vast architecture resembles the hypostyle of the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus, a style that was used during the introduction of Islam in new areas.The early Bengal Sultanate harbored imperial ambitions after having defeated the Delhi Sultanate twice in 1353 and 1359. The Adina Mosque was commissioned in 1373. Completed in 1374, it was the largest mosque in the entire Indian subcontinent at the time.
Itinerary
Begin at Adina Mosque early morning to avoid heat. Walk through the arches and pillars, and end with a visit to the nearby ruins of the Adina Deer Park and an optional stop at Eklakhi Mausoleum.
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