Khan Jahan Ali's Tomb
The tomb of the 15th-century saint who founded the Mosque City of Bagerhat, beside his tank.
Bagerhat district guideKhan Jahan Ali's Tomb
The tomb of the 15th-century saint who founded the Mosque City of Bagerhat, beside his tank. It is in Bagerhat district, Khulna Division.
About Khan Jahan Ali's Tomb
The tomb of Khan Jahan Ali in Bagerhat is the resting place of the 15th-century Sufi saint and governor credited with spreading Islam in southern Bengal and founding the city now known as the Mosque City of Bagerhat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The inscription on his tombstone records his death on 25 October 1459.
The tomb is a square brick building about 13.7 m a side with a single dome and stone-faced walls 2.4 m thick, inside an outer wall of about 67 by 65 m; his diwan, Muhammad Tahir, is buried with him. Next to the complex lies the large Thakur Dighi pond and a mosque.
Sources: Wikipedia: Mausoleum of Khan Jahan Ali · facts checked Oct 7, 2026
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- Bagerhat
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What is Khan Jahan Ali's Tomb known for?
The tomb of Khan Jahan Ali in Bagerhat is the resting place of the 15th-century Sufi saint and governor credited with spreading Islam in southern Bengal and founding the city now known as the Mosque City of Bagerhat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The inscription on his tombstone records his death on 25 October 1459.
Where is Khan Jahan Ali's Tomb?
Khan Jahan Ali's Tomb is in Bagerhat in Bangladesh.
What kind of place is Khan Jahan Ali's Tomb?
It is a Heritage destination.
When is the best time to visit Khan Jahan Ali's Tomb?
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