Author: ed. George Michell
Place: Paris
Publisher: UNESCO
Year: 1984
Pages: 239
ISBN: 92-3-102174-5
Source: Donated by Charles Correa Associates
Subject: Heritage
Sub-Subject: Heritage Conservation
Keyword: Heritage Conservation, Architectural History
Classification: 720.9
Shelf: C4R4
Accession No: B477
Contents: Foreword Introduction Islam in Bengal Inventory of Key Monuments Classification of Mosques According to Ground Plan Reflections on the Adina Mosque at Pandua The Early Muslim Monuments at Bagerhat Eight Sultanate Mosques in Dhaka District The Mughal and Post-Mughal Periods Hindu-Muslim Artistic Continuities A Note on Louis Kahn’s Mosque at Banglanagar Glossary of Technical Terms Notes on Contributors
Abstract: *The Islamic Heritage of Bengal* examines the diverse legacy of Islamic architecture, art, and culture in Bengal from the Sultanate to the post-Mughal periods. It highlights major monuments like the Adina Mosque, Bagerhat’s mosque complex, and Dhaka’s Sultanate structures, offering insights into regional styles and mosque typologies. The volume explores artistic continuities with pre-Islamic traditions and the unique blend of local and Islamic aesthetics. It also includes reflections on modern Islamic design, notably Louis Kahn’s mosque at Banglanagar. With contributions from scholars and a glossary of terms, the book offers a comprehensive view of Bengal’s Islamic architectural heritage.