Boro Sona Masjid - Historical landmark in Ramkeli, Badulyabari - Maldah, India

One of the many heritage, ASI marked monuments of Gour Malda, a few kilometres from Malda town. This is located very near to Madan Mohan Jiu temple at Ramkeli Malda. Built in 1526 by Nasrat Shah, this is a large mosque with 11/12 gates as per varied opinion. The name "Boro Sona Masjid" or Large Golden mosque, perhaps came from gilded tombs which are not present now for obvious reasons. Alternatively also called as Baroduari mosque (12 gate mosque) due to presence of 11/12 entry points in the mosque. Another section of people also assigns the nomencalture "Baroduari" towards "For common people" meaning thereby that the mosque was built for common people. Not much information can be gathered in absence of any guides / officials at the location. A small board with a short writeup is the only source of information available at the site. Wikipedia, however provides some information about this historic place of Gour, Malda. The neatness of the site is quite good and maintained quite well. Recommended for visit.

Baro Shona Masjid (The Great Golden Mosque) also known as Baroduari (12-gate mosque), is located in Gour, India. Completed in 1526, it is situated half a kilometer to the south of Ramkeli, 12 km south from Malda in West Bengal. Baro Shona Masjid of Gour, its ruins can be found in Malda, West Bengal, India, very close to the India-Bangladesh border. A gigantic rectangular structure of brick and stone, this mosque is the largest monument in Gour. The meaning of Baro duari is "The Mosque with 12 Gates." Though the name means Twelve Doors, this monument actually has eleven. The construction of Baro Shona Masjid, measuring 50.4 m by 22.8 m, and 12 m. in height, was started by the Sultan of Bengal Alauddin Husain Shah and was completed in 1526 AD by his son Nasiruddin Nasrat Shah. The Indo-Arabic style of architecture and the ornamental stone carvings make Baroduari a special attraction for tourists. But the recent discovery of another inscription in the debris just outside the mosque to its northwest corner appears to negate the view. The latter inscription (now preserved in the Maldah State Museum) speaks of a gateway constructed by Nusrat Shah in 930 AH (1523 AD). Since this inscription was found close to the site and very near the mosque, the ruins must be of the grand gateway of the mosque. On stylistic ground the date of the dhakhil darwaza has also been attributed to this Sultan. The mosque is generally known as a Baraduari for having twelve doors. This is perhaps an expression of greatness in size. Abid Ali explains it in a different way by saying that 'the name 'Baraduari', ordinarily meaning 'an audience hall', was given to the mosque on account of the spacious courtyard in front of the mosque'. The mosque is a rectangular building; brick faced with stone, and measures 51.20m by 23.15m with the usual octagonal towers at the corners. In front there is a spacious veranda, running north south, with eleven pointed arched doorways in front, and one on each of the sides for entrance. The three aisles mosque is deep with three additional entrances on the north and south sides, having thus a total of forty-four domes built on pendentives carried by spacious rectangular columns. At present, only the domes of the veranda and the lateral walls of the mosque remain. On the northwest corner of the mosque, there was once a royal gallery covering an area of four bays with four domes above. Like all other mosques, the entrance to the gallery was from outside. It's a great place to visit with family and look into this historical monuments. It's important that our future generation know them and value the rich culture and heritage sites of India.

Boro Sona Masjid in Gour is a majestic Islamic marvel. Its intricate carvings, grand prayer hall, and serene ambiance make it a must-visit for history and architecture enthusiasts. A treasure that reflects the rich cultural heritage of the region.

Boro Sona Mosque is an archaeological site of Malda District....... The mosque is very nice and well built............ This is a proud of our culture........... You can visit this place........

Baro Shona Masjid (The Great Golden Mosque) also known as Baroduari (12-gate mosque), is located in Gour, India. Completed in 1526, it is situated half a kilometer to the south of Ramkeli, 12 km south from Malda in West Bengal. Baro Shona Masjid of Gour, its ruins can be found in Malda, West Bengal, India, very close to the India-Bangladesh border. A gigantic rectangular structure of brick and stone, this mosque is the largest monument in Gour. The meaning of Baro duari is "The Mosque with 12 Gates." Though the name means Twelve Doors, this monument actually has eleven. The mosque the holy place of Muslims Beutiful and huge islamic architecture.

This is one of the fascinating places in West Bengal for historical enthusiasts and peace seekers. The meaning of Baro duari is "the mosque with 12 gates". This magnificent mosque is one of the largest monuments of Gour and the greatest mosques in Malda and was established built in the 1526 A.D. this is the perfect example of Indo-Arabic form of architecture.

The greatest structure still surviving in Gaur is the Baradarwazi or Bara Sona Masjid, which was constructed in 1526 by Sultan Nusrat Shah and means, literally, "large golden mosque." Only 11 of the 44 tiny gilded domes that once covered the interior and formed a verandah in front of the building remain. They were supported by stone pillars.

Nice place!! Very beautiful for photos shoots. Come visit and take lots of photos. Many sheeps though... It's fun to see though.