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Wali Khan Mosque

The Wali Khan Mosque () is an 18th-century Sunni mosque, located in Chittagong, Bangladesh. It is situated in the Chawk Bazar area of the city. History The mosque…

The Wali Khan Mosque () is an 18th-century Sunni mosque, located in Chittagong, Bangladesh. It is situated in the Chawk Bazar area of the city.

History

The mosque was built between 1713 and 1716 by Wali Beg Khan, who was a Mughal Faujdar or General in Chittagong. Wali Khan, the founder of Chawk Bazar, also donated land for maintenance of the mosque.

Notable worshippers Dula Mia Saudagar, merchant

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