Baba Adam Mosque was constructed in 1483 A.D. (888 Hijri) by Malik Kafur, a prominent courtier during the reign of Sultan Jalaluddin Fateh Shah of the Bengal Sultanate. The mosque stands as one of the finest examples of medieval Islamic architecture in Bangladesh.
It is a nationally protected archaeological monument, maintained by the Department of Archaeology of Bangladesh, recognizing its outstanding historical and architectural value.
The Bengal Sultanate Era
The 15th century marked a golden age for the Bengal Sultanate, with sultans patronizing art, architecture, and Islamic learning. This period saw the construction of numerous mosques adorned with terracotta panels — a distinctive Bengali artistic tradition that merged Islamic aesthetics with local craftsmanship.
Sultan Jalaluddin Fateh Shah
Sultan Jalaluddin Fateh Shah ruled Bengal from 1481 to 1487 A.D. His reign was marked by significant architectural patronage and the construction of several important mosques and public buildings across the region.
Malik Kafur — The Builder
Malik Kafur, the builder of Baba Adam Mosque, was an influential figure in the Sultan's court. His dedication to constructing this mosque near the shrine of Baba Adam Shahid reflects both religious devotion and the era's commitment to architectural excellence.
Cultural & Spiritual Relevance
The mosque is not merely an architectural monument — it is a living symbol of Sufi heritage and Bengal's Islamic culture. Its proximity to the shrine of Baba Adam Shahid elevates it to a site of spiritual significance, drawing devotees and cultural enthusiasts from across the world.
Management
Digant Sharma
Cultural and Heritage Ambassador
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Rahul Laxman Patil
Regional Youth Engagement & Cultural Affairs Strategist
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Digant Sharma
Entrepreneur · Social Architect · Nation-Building Strategist
Founder, Torus Group · Architect, SAKSHAM Mission · Co-Founder, Bangladesh Cultural Heritage Trust
Digant Sharma is an Indian entrepreneur whose two-decade career spans technology, agriculture, financial inclusion, digital governance, legal reform, cultural heritage, and large-scale CSR. As Founder, Chairman, or President of more than thirty organisations under the Torus Group, he has built an integrated ecosystem that has reached over 100,000 tribal and Banjara farmers in Maharashtra, mobilised multi-crore CSR commitments across six initiative streams, and conceptualised SAKSHAM — Sampoorna Aay Kar Suvidha Mission — a sovereign-scale national programme to formalise India's informal economy by 2029. Detailed information at digantsharma.com.
FLAGSHIP NATIONAL INITIATIVES
SAKSHAM Mission: Architect of India's Sampoorna Aay Kar Suvidha Mission — formalising 85 crore citizens and 40 crore enterprises into the ITR ecosystem by 2029, supporting India's USD 15 trillion economy goal.
Torus Innotech: 83,000 farmers across 140,000 hectares in Nanded district (Kinwat, Mahur, Parbhani), Maharashtra, with cultivation of cotton, chickpea, toor dal, turmeric and other key crops.
Undertrial Welfare Association (UTWA): Founder & President — national movement providing legal aid, NHRC coordination, counselling, rehabilitation, and digital case tracking for undertrials, with multiple centres at major prisons across India.
GoIPress.com: AI-powered news engine integrating 8,000+ Government of India websites — co-founded with Mr Sandeep Bali, launched 2025.
Buddhist Circuit & Ayodhya Ram Leela: Director of Finance & CSR for the Heartfulness Trilateral Buddhist Circuit Expedition (involving the Armed Forces of India, Nepal and Sri Lanka) and Director of Sponsorship & CSR for the inaugural Shree Ram Leela in Ayodhya Dhaam.
THE TORUS GROUP — 30+ ENTITIES ACROSS SEVEN DOMAINS
Agriculture & Rural: Torus Innotech Pvt Ltd · Torus Supply Chain Pvt Ltd · Torus Social Foundation · Painganga Foundation · KrishiGyaan · AgriWorldNews · StopFarmersSuicide · GauMataAwards
Dharma, Culture & Wellness: DharmaDaan · 24Tirthankaras · Kalki Army Foundation · Sobhagya Yog Sadhna Pvt Ltd (Mumbai & Stuttgart) · Hypnotherapy Pvt Ltd · VeerSurvivors
Media & Communications: Creaa Think Designs India Pvt Ltd (17-year design firm) · Arvi Media House Pvt Ltd · Lash Entertainment Pvt Ltd
Real Estate, Mobility & Hospitality: BuilderBuyerBroker · GaadiFixKar · HotelBusinessNetwork
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
Industry Service Award (December 2026): conferred by Shri Gulab Chand Kataria, Hon'ble Governor of Punjab
Excellence in Agriculture Award (2024): conferred by Shri Eknath Shinde, then Hon'ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra, for transforming the lives of over 100,000 Adivasi and Banjara farmers
Lokshahi Sanman Award (2023): conferred by Shri Devendra Fadnavis, Hon'ble Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, to Torus Innotech leadership for best agricultural work in rural Maharashtra
RELEVANCE TO THE BANGLADESH HERITAGE RELAUNCH PROGRAMME
Mr Sharma's career evidences the five capabilities required for the proposed Bangladesh partnership: (i) CSR delivery at national scale, demonstrated by the 100,000-farmer programme; (ii) multi-faith cultural-heritage experience, demonstrated by the Buddhist Circuit Expedition and the Ayodhya Ram Leela CSR roles; (iii) Government engagement at the State and Central level, demonstrated by SAKSHAM presentations and three Government awards; (iv) cross-border capital mobilisation, demonstrated by the Hypnotherapy 100-country plan, the Sobhagya Yog Sadhna Mumbai-Stuttgart structure, and the Ophi Technologies India-Finland-Switzerland partnership; and (v) digital and technology backbone, demonstrated by GoIPress and Creaa Designs — directly applicable to the proposed twelve-portal digital platform supporting the Bangladesh programme.
Regional Youth Engagement & Cultural Affairs (BIMSTEC)
Track-II Diplomacy Strategist
Specialization: Civilisational Dialogue • Cultural Geopolitics • Indo–BIMSTEC Regional Integration
PROFILE SUMMARY
For the past 18 years, Rahul Laxman Patil has been working in the national interest, promoting social harmony, youth engagement, and regional cooperation across South Asia within the framework of the BIMSTEC region.
Recently, he conceptualized the Tri-Services Lord Buddha Circuit Motorcycle Expedition, spanning seven states of India, aimed at promoting peace, cultural diplomacy, and youth participation, with engagement from institutions including the Ministry of External Affairs, Nalanda University, and other national bodies.
He remains committed to nation-building, social dignity, and the welfare and empowerment of Safai Karamcharis.
He works as a Track-II Diplomacy Strategist contributing to informal diplomatic engagement platforms that support regional integration, people-to-people connectivity, and cultural-geopolitical understanding among BIMSTEC member states.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Track-II Diplomacy & Informal Strategic Dialogue
Civilisational & Cultural Connectivity
Youth Engagement & Regional Capacity Building
Cultural Geopolitics in South & Southeast Asia
Indo–BIMSTEC Regional Integration Frameworks
FOCUS DOMAIN
Strengthening collaborative frameworks between youth networks, cultural institutions, and strategic dialogue platforms across BIMSTEC nations, with emphasis on shared heritage, civilisational continuity, and regional cooperation.
MAJOR ACHIEVEMENT / FLAGSHIP INITIATIVE
Lead contributor in the conceptualisation and coordination of the Tri-Nation Tri-Services Lord Buddha Circuit Motorcycle Expedition (BIMSTEC Region), a transnational initiative promoting civilisational connectivity, youth engagement, and defence-culture diplomacy across India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and the wider Indo–BIMSTEC space.
Associated with regional cultural cooperation initiatives focused on heritage revitalisation and cross-border civilisational dialogue, including Indo–Bangladesh cultural heritage collaboration frameworks.
KEY THEMATIC VISION
Advancing civilisational dialogue, cultural understanding, and strategic regional integration across the Indo–BIMSTEC space through Track-II diplomacy and youth engagement initiatives.
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