Munshiganj, Dhaka
A six-domed sultanate mosque built in 1483 at Rampal, the old seat of the Sena kings — one of the oldest standing buildings of the Dhaka region.
According to its inscription, the mosque was built in 1483 by Malik Kafur in the reign of Sultan Jalaluddin Fateh Shah of Bengal. It is named after Baba Adam Shahid, a saint whose tomb lies close by and about whom many local legends are told, including of a battle with the Sena king Ballal Sen.
The building is a compact rectangle of brick with six domes in two rows, thick walls, curved cornices and fine terracotta decoration on the facade and mihrabs — typical of the sultanate architecture of Bengal.
It is a protected monument and is still used for prayer, which makes it a living piece of 15th-century Bengal rather than a ruin.
Hire a CNG for the round trip to Rampal.
See the six domes and the terracotta of the 1483 mosque, and the saint’s tomb nearby.
Drive through the Rampal area, traditionally held to be Ballal Sen’s capital; ask locals about the old ponds and mounds.
Return to Munshiganj town for Idrakpur Fort and lunch.
November to February, outside prayer times
At Dargabari in Rampal, a few kilometres from Munshiganj town. About 20–30 minutes by CNG or battery auto; ask for Baba Adam Masjid.
