South of the walled city of Gaur are the ruins of Dhunichak
mosque. Only the west and north wall remain standing with only
the foundations left of the east and south walls. The mosque
derives its name from its locality which was inhabited by
dhanchak (cotton carders), hence Dhanchak or Dhunichak masjid.
Stylistically the mosque belongs to the Ilyas Shahi period
though no inscription has been found to substantiate this. The
mosque is of brick and measures 44'-8" x 29'-2" with 5'-6" thick
walls. The interior was divided by basalt pillars into two
aisles of three bays each corresponding to the three entrance
archways. The west wall has carved brick designs interspersed
with exquisitely carved stone pilasters of Hindu workmanship and
three richly ornamented mihrabs with floral and geometric
patterns, the central one being most prominent. The mihrabs are
encapsulated within rectangular frames that are bordered with
bands of molding and creeper/arabesque motifs. The spandrels
over the cusped arches are beautifully