Tribeni Mosque (Zafar Khan Ghazi Mosque)

Established circa 1298 AD by Zafar Khan Ghazi, a general under Sultan Ruknuddin Kaikaus, this mosque stands as one of the oldest in Bengal, with the accompanying tomb dating to 1315. Positioned somewhat unexpectedly behind a contemporary market a short walk from the central ghat, the structure utilized columns and lintels from dismantled Hindu and Jain temples, a frequent architectural strategy in early Islamic Bengal. The building remains a captivating display of syncretic craftsmanship, featuring inscribed Arabic panels alongside repurposed elements like a carved Jain torso serving as a doorstep and bracket capitals adorned with lotus designs.
The mosque is still in active use and is one of the oldest continuously functioning Muslim places of worship in Bengal. Respectful non-Muslim visitors are generally welcome outside prayer times (avoid the Friday midday prayers unless invited); cover your head and remove shoes.