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39-506: Kishoreganj is a city and the headquarters of Kishoreganj District in the division of Dhaka , Bangladesh . The city is divided two sides by the Narasundha River. The city is notable for its preserved cultural heritage sites. According to the 2011 Bangladesh census , Kishoreganj Paurashava had 21,879 households and a population of 103,798. Out of this total, 20,848 inhabitants (20.09%) were under 10 years of age. Kishoreganj had

78-471: A device which must have been borrowed from the four axial iwan-type gateways of the Persian influenced north Indian Mughal standard mosques of Fathpur, Agra and Delhi. Another structure of Egarosindur, is one of the best-conserved monuments in the country. A pertain inscription tablet, fixed over the central mihrab, record that the mosque was built in 1062 AH (1652 AD) by one Sadi, son of Shaikh Shiroo, during

117-412: A literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 27.69%, compared to the national average of 51.8%, and a sex ratio of 959 females per 1000 males. 22,669 (13.81%) lived in urban areas. As of the 1991 Bangladesh census , Itna has a population of 132948. Males constitute 52.14% of the population, and females 47.86%. This Upazila's eighteen up population is 63852. Itna has an average literacy rate of 16% (7+ years), and

156-523: A literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 72.54%, compared to the national average of 51.8%, and a sex ratio of 976 females per 1000 males. This Dhaka Division location article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Kishoreganj District Kishoreganj District ( Bengali : কিশোরগঞ্জ ) is a district in Dhaka Division , Bangladesh . Earlier it was a mahakuma (sub-division) under Mymensingh district . 2495.07 km of land

195-533: A number of people were killed in the village of Boira in Joysiddhi Union. In 1984, Mithamain Upazila was split off from the southern part of the Upazila. To the west of Itna Upazila are Karimganj and Tarail upazilas, to the north are Madan and Khaliajuri upazilas of Netrokona district , to the east are Shalla upazila of Sunamganj district and Ajmiriganj upazila of Habiganj district and to

234-654: A police outpost was founded in the village of Badla, 6 km west of Itna Sadar. This outpost was disestablished on 15 June 1906 following the gazette notification 6676 which announced that a full-fledged thana (police station) would be established in Itna. Khwaja Hafizullah, founder of the Dhaka Nawab family , purchased some land in Itna Pargana. During the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971,

273-520: Is a place of Islam and Hinduism. The Meghna and Brahmaputra rivers have contributed to its development. Many traditional events are observed every year, including Kurikhai Mela, a celebrated shrine-oriented festival held every year on the last Monday of the month of Magh at the shrine in Katiadi thana. The notable Shamsuddin Aulia, one of the figures of Hajrat Shahjalal , died there. Jangalbari Fort

312-536: Is a village in Kishoreganj. The village is situated on the east side of the river Brahmaputra . The name of this village is found in the Akbornama by the historian Abul Fazal . There is a debate among historians about the history of Egarosindur. Some engraved silver coins, iron-axes, lances and bows and arrows were discovered there presumed to be from the 10th century BC. Historians also believe that Egarosindur

351-537: Is approximately 401.93 square km. Rivers: Water Bodies and Haors: Agriculture in the winter, spring, and summer seasons and fishing in the rainy and autumn seasons are the main sources of income for Itna Upazila. Main sources of income are agriculture (77.84%), non-agricultural laborers (3.45%), industry (0.32%), commerce (6.40%), transport and communication (0.37%), service (1.93%), construction (0.41%), religious service (0.30%), rent and remittance (0.16%), and others (4.86%). There are many local mysteries about

390-615: Is held here every year to mark the death anniversary of Shamsuddin Bokhari. The fair is according to the Bengali calendar. The fair started from the second last Monday of the Magh month of Bangla year, and it continues till the following Monday (last Monday of the month). Botanical Garden located by the bank of the river Meghna. As it is an ancient place, there are many fairy tales which have become popular in this village. There are tales about

429-569: Is in a hill like higher position. People treat their Mazar with great respect. But it is a matter of great pleasure that there are no superstitions and fanatic activities because the villagers are very much conscious about this matter. The Mazar of Samsuddin Bokhari is situated at Kurikhai, Katiadi, Kishoreganj. It is a historical place of kishoreganj district. Samsuddin Bokhari was a tour companion of Shahjalal. They came together. Samsuddin Bokhari Mazar's also known as Kurikhai Mazar. The fair

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468-589: Is in the Jangalbari village of Karimganj Upazila . It was once a strong outpost of the Bengal Ruler Isa Khan , who erected several structures inside the fort area. It was severely damaged by the great earthquake in 1897 . Isa Khan's descendants still live in the village, and currently Isa Khan's 14th descendant, Dewan Amin Dau Khan, lives in the fort. Egarosindur ( Bengali : এগারসিন্ধুর )

507-562: Is included with the land of Kamarupa. In the beginning of 14th century the king of Goura, Firoz Shah succeed to win Egarosindur. In 1338 Sultan Fakruddin Mubarak Shah take the authorization of this ancient land. It was seemed that when Sultan was in a critical position, he took shelter in Egarosindur. In 1577 Isa Khan declared Egarosindur a sovereign state. In his age this place appeared as a remarkable place of trade and commerce. In

546-558: Is recessed with three semi-octagonal mihrabs, which correspond to the three eastern doorways. The mosque represents a happy blending of Mughal elements with the Sultanate architectural traits characteristic of Bengal. The remains of the fort are still visible near the site of the Sadi mosque. In this fort Isha Khan fought against Man Singh , the general of Akbar . Recently some valuable antiques have been found in this place, which attest to

585-463: The 2022 Census of Bangladesh , Kishoreganj District had 760,952 households and a population of 3,267,626 with an average 4.25 people per household. Among the population, 520,051 (22.14%) inhabitants were under 10 years of age. The population density was 1,215 people per km . Kishoreganj District had a literacy rate (age 7 and over) of 67.60%, compared to the national average of 74.80%, and a sex ratio of 1077 females per 1000 males. Approximately, 27.41% of

624-497: The 10th century Egarosindur was under the control of Azhaba, a king of Hazradi. Azbaha triumph over this land by defeated King Botong. But after some years Azbaha was beaten by Bebuid Raza and Bebuid Raza was the first popular king of this land. In his time, Egarosindur was reborn again. He built spectacular palaces, forts, big canals, temples etc. In the second part of the 10th century King Srishochandra controlled this land. After that this area might be governed by Shen king and then it

663-698: The Danu, is a river flowing through the Haor region. It enters Kishoreganj district from Netrokona district near the village of Dhanpur in Itna Upazila and flows southwest before splitting into two branches. These two branches flow south and then west, and west and then south respectively, rejoining near Shingpur in Nikli Upazila . From this point, the river is known as Ghorautra. The Ghorautra then meanders southwest, before turning slightly to flow south and joins

702-581: The Kalni, near the village of Dilalpur to form the Meghna. The Kushiyara river enters the district after forming part of the border with Habiganj district, and is known locally as the Kalni. The river leaves the district briefly and reenters in Mithamain Upazila . It flows south through Mithamain and Ashtagram upazilas before forming the border with Brahmanbaria district. It flows southwest, forming

741-500: The Koch chieftain of Jangalbari and took over the entirety of Kishoreganj in his domain. From this fort he resisted Mughal domination of Bengal. After his death and his son's surrender, most of present Kishoreganj district formed part of Musa Khan 's domain. Other parts of the district became part of various zamindaris. One of these Zamindars, Nand Kishore Pramanik, gave the land for a town that became Kishoreganj. The region became part of

780-678: The Sonargaon Sarkar of the Bengal Subah. After the British conquest of Bengal Kishoreganj became part of Mymensingh district. It gained separate district status in 1984. Kishoreganj district is situated in the northeastern part of Bangladesh in Dhaka Division. It adjoins Sunamganj and Habiganj districts to the east, Brahmanbaria District to the southeast, Narsingdi District to the southwest, Mymensingh District to

819-432: The back of a slightly raised platform, which is enclosed by a low wall with a gateway consists of an oblong structure with do-chala roof. The mosque proper is a square structure, 5.79m a side in the inside, and is emphasized with octagonal towers on the four exteriors angles. All these towers shooting high above the roof and terminating in solid kiosks with cupolas, were originally crowned with kalasa finials, still intact in

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858-471: The battlefield. Akbar granted Isa Khan a jaigir lease over 22 parganas . After Isa Khan, Egarosindur as a distinct entity was again lost to history. In the reign of Shahjahan in 1638, the king of Assam attacked Egarosindur. Though he was not competent to defeat the warrior of Shahjahan, he destroyed this land ruthlessly when he fled from the battlefield. It is an attractive building at Egarosindur may be dated sometime around 1680AD. The mosque stands at

897-410: The big pond of Bebuid Raza and his wife, two canon of Isa Khan and so on. Poet Chandravati Shiv Mandir The Chandravati Shiv Mondir (Temple) built at Katcharipara about 8 kilometres off Kishoreganj town by Deeja Bongshi Das during the later part of 16th century is still adorned with its artistic structural workmanship which attracts the tourists of different areas. Itna Upazila In 1864,

936-519: The border between the two districts before merging with the Ghorautra to form the Meghna. The Narsunda river is a tributary of the Brahmaputra which flows through Kishoreganj city. It enters from the north from Mymensingh district and splits into two directions: one flowing east towards the Danu, the other flowing south through Kishoreganj into the Brahmaputra. Main depressions According to

975-529: The construction of Itna Madhyagram Jame Masjid, which has gained the status of gayebi masjid and made it a place of attraction. The dargah of the five pirs in Mirdhahati as well as the Badshahi Mosque are also popular places in Itna. According to the 2011 Census of Bangladesh , Itna Upazila had 34,637 households and a population of 164,127. 50,518 (30.78%) were under 10 years of age. Itna had

1014-569: The entire basin. Parts of the region lie underwater for the majority of the year. Kishoreganj district has several rivers. The most important of these rivers is the Meghna , which forms from the merging of the Surma and Kushiyara rivers. The Meghna forms near the village of Dilalpur in Bajitpur Upazila at the border between Kishoreganj and Brahmanbaria districts, leaving the district at

1053-456: The fort of Egarosindur there held a massive battle between Isa Khan and Mansingh , the general of Akbar . But in the battlefield Mansingh was greatly impressed by the boldness and hospitality of Isa Khan. In one stage when they carried out a duel, Mansingh's sword broke down. Isa Khan did not take his life and most surprisingly he offered his own sword to Mansingh. He said, "I could not kill any helpless person". And then they made an agreement in

1092-466: The important history of this place. In Egarosindur, many pious and kind religious leaders came here for inviting people into the light of Islam. Some of them named- Borapirer Mazar (Shah Moize uddin Shah Mannunun of Sholakia Shaheb barii, Samsuddin Bokhari, Fakir Garibullah Shah, Syed Ahmed Rumi, Nigrin shah and so on. Their mazars are situated in this village. The Mazar of Garibullah shah

1131-580: The mihrabs are enriched with terracotta decoration. The mihrabs are arched having cuspings in their outer faces. The pilasters, supporting the mihrab arches, show a series of decorated bands topped by a frieze of petals. The spandrels of these arches, though now plain must have been originally enriched with terracotta plaques. Above the rectangular frame of the central mihrab there is a row of arched-niches filled with varieties of small trees containing flowers. The mosque should specially be noted for its four axially projected frontons with bordering ornamental turrets,

1170-701: The national average of 32.4% literate. In 2001, Muslims constituted 83.81% of the population, Hindus constituted 15.47%, and others constituted 0.72% of the total population of 151,571. In 2011, the percentage of Muslims increased to 85.35% while Hindus were 14.55% of the population. There are 250 mosques, 7 Hindu temples, 6 tombs, and 4 akhras. Educational institutions: 1 college, 11 secondary schools, 93 primary schools, 3 kindergartens, 21 madrasas, and 137 maktabs. Notable educational institutions: The main crops are rice, mustard seed, china nut, potato, and vegetables. Main exports are paddy, fish, potatoes, china nuts, cows, goats, and dried fish. Itna Upazila

1209-511: The population lived in urban areas. The ethnic population was 1,022. Kishoreganj contains 3,980 mosques, 530 temples and seven churches. The overwhelming majority of its residents are Muslim, while the Hindu population has remained constant over time. Hindus are concentrated primarily in the Haor areas and are mostly from fishing/boating communities such as the Kaibartas . Kishoreganj District

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1248-642: The region of Kishoreganj has been seen as forming the southern boundary of Kamarupa . It was part of the Pala and Sena empires, and after their fall became mainly administered by a large number of petty Koch and Barman chieftains. These chieftains were nominally subject to the Bengal Sultans , but were never fully conquered. However eventually these chieftains were conquered by the Mughals, with Egarosindur being conquered in 1538. In 1580, Isa Khan defeated

1287-412: The reign of Shahjahan. Measuring 25 ft a side, the single-domed square mosque was built on a raised piece of land. There are three arched entrances in the east, and one each in the middle of the north and the south sides. The central archway, which is larger, is set within a slightly projected rectangular frame, but the flanking archways are contained within slightly recessed rectangle. The qibla wall

1326-489: The south is Mithamain upazila. The Dhanpur union, Itna Sadar union, and Elongjuri union are located on the riversides of the Dhanu River . The Haor region of Itna Upazila is blessed by the river. It's a source of life, enriching the land and the people who call it home. Itna is located in between 24°27' and 24°39' north latitude and in between 90°57' and 91°57' east longitude. It has 34,637 households and its total area

1365-417: The southern one. The western wall accommodates inside three mihrab –the central one semi –octagonal and the side ones rectangular. The central doorway and central mihrab are larger than their flanking counterparts. The mosque has four axially projected frontones, each corresponding to the centrally located doorways and the central mihrab. The parapets and cornices are horizontal in the usual Mughal fashion. All

1404-570: The town of Bhairab Bazar where it is joined by the Old Brahmaputra . The Brahmaputra, sometimes called the Old Brahmaputra, forms part of the border with Mymensingh district before entering at border between Kishoreganj and Narsingdi districts. It forms the majority of the border between the two districts, except for a small portion in the middle of the border, and enters the Meghna at Bhairab Bazar. The Surma, known locally as

1443-407: The west and northwest, and Netrokona District to the north. The district is covered almost entirely in agricultural land. The western part of the district is composed primarily of alluvial silt and clay deposits with a few beels . The eastern part of the district lies in a shallow basin composed of marshy clay and peat. The region is composed of haors , which flood during the monsoon to cover

1482-556: Was inhabited since 1000 BC, i.e. the time of the Murza. There lived many tribals named Koch and Hajong. Egarosindur was a centre of trade and commerce. In 380 AD Egarosindur was under the reign of Dobak state. After that this region was reigned by the King of Kamarupa . Another historical analyses prove that in the 8th century Egarosindur was an important river port where Muslim traders exported and imported their product with Rome and Paris. In

1521-474: Was taken from Mymensingh district to form Kishoreganj District. Kishorganj consists of eight municipalities, 13 upazilas, 105 union parishads, 39 wards, 145 mahallas, 946 mouzas and 1775 villages. The history of Kishoreganj dates from an ancient time. The village of Egarosindur in Pakundia Upazila has evidence of trade with distant foreign countries dating back at least 2500 years. Historically,

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