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Wali Khan Mosque is an early 18th-century mosque in the Chawk Bazar area of Chattogram, built between 1713 and 1716 by the Mughal faujdar Wali Beg Khan, founder of Chawk Bazar.
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Wali Khan Mosque (ওয়ালী খান মসজিদ)
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In short
Wali Khan Mosque in the Chawk Bazar area of Chattogram was built between 1713 and 1716 by Wali Beg Khan, the Mughal faujdar who also founded Chawk Bazar, and has served the neighbourhood for about three centuries. It remains a working Sunni mosque. Entry is free, and 20 to 30 minutes suits a stop while exploring the old commercial quarter.
Wali Khan Mosque stands in the Chawk Bazar area of Chattogram, the port city in south-eastern Bangladesh. It is a Sunni mosque that has served the neighbourhood for about three centuries.
A Mughal governor's mosque
The mosque was built between 1713 and 1716 by Wali Beg Khan, a Mughal faujdar, or military governor, of Chittagong. He is also remembered as the founder of Chawk Bazar, one of the city's oldest markets, and he gave land for the upkeep of the mosque.
The mosque is linked with figures from the city's trading past; the merchant Dula Mia Saudagar is recorded among its notable worshippers.
A working mosque in the old commercial quarter
Today it is a busy local mosque in the commercial heart of the old city.
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Key information
🕌Built: 1713 to 1716
👤Founder: Wali Beg Khan, Mughal faujdar
🛒Area: Chawk Bazar
📿Tradition: Sunni
🕐Time Zone: Bangladesh Standard Time (UTC+6)
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Highlights Include:
Experiences
- Mughal-era city mosque
- Chawk Bazar market
- Old city heritage walk
What They Offer
Visit duration
20 to 30 minutes
Timed entry required No
Tours & experiences
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What to wear
Modest dress
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Tips for visiting Wali Khan Mosque
- Combine with a walk through Chawk Bazar.
- Avoid Friday midday prayers if you are sightseeing.
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Address
Old city, Chattogram; near the Shahi Jame Mosque at Anderkilla and the shrine of Shah Amanat.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
General
In the Chawk Bazar area of Chattogram, Bangladesh.
Wali Beg Khan, a Mughal faujdar of Chittagong.
A Mughal military governor of a district.
Yes, he is recorded as the founder of Chawk Bazar.
Wali Khan donated land whose income supported its upkeep.
It is a Sunni mosque.
The merchant Dula Mia Saudagar is recorded among them.
Other old city sites such as the Anderkilla Shahi Jame Mosque and the Shah Amanat shrine.
Modest dress.
Yes. Use "Ask a question" under "Travelers are asking" on this page. The bookingMentor team answers it, and the answer then appears on the page for other travellers too.
Timing & weather
Between 1713 and 1716.
Most visitors spend 20 to 30 minutes at Wali Khan Mosque (ওয়ালী খান মসজিদ).
The best time to visit Chattogram is Nov to Feb. Dry and mild, highs 26–29°C.
Prices & payment
No. Visitors may enter outside prayer times if dressed modestly.
Getting there
Shah Amanat International Airport (CGP) is the airport for Wali Khan Mosque (ওয়ালী খান মসজিদ), about 12 km away in a straight line.