Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra
Also known as: Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra
oldest mosque in the north of the Indian subcontinent
Key facts
- Built
- 1199
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Overview
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Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra is a historic mosque in Ajmer, in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is described as one of the oldest mosques in the north of the Indian subcontinent and as the oldest surviving monument in Ajmer. An early example of Indo-Islamic architecture, it kept many of its original Indian features, especially in its decorated pillars. Its name is rendered literally as "shed of two and a half days". The site is a Monument of National Importance and is visited today by people of all faiths.
History
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According to the sources, construction was ordered in 1192 by Qutb al-Din Aibak, and the design is attributed to Abu Bakr of Herat. The mosque was completed in 1199 and was reinforced in 1213 by Shams al-Din Iltutmish of the Delhi Sultanate. Most of the building work was carried out by Hindu craftsmen working under Afghan supervisors.
The structure served as a mosque until 1947. After Indian independence it was handed over to the Jaipur branch of the Archaeological Survey of India. It is now visited as a notable example of a blend of Indian, Islamic and Jain architectural influences.
From Wikipedia
The Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra (literally "shed of 2½ days") is a historical former mosque in the city of Ajmer, in Rajasthan, India. It is one of the oldest mosques in India, and the oldest surviving monument in Ajmer.
Commissioned by Qutb-ud-Din-Aibak in 1192 CE and designed by Abu Bakr of Herat, the mosque is an example of early Indo-Islamic architecture. Some of the materials used for the original construction have come from destroyed Hindu and Jain temples. The structure was completed in 1199 CE and was further enhanced by Iltutmish of Delhi in 1213 CE. Most of the building was constructed by Hindu masons under the supervision of Afghan managers.
The mosque retained most of the original Hindu and Jain features, especially on the ornate pillars, with only the effigies of Hindu Gods and Goddesses removed neatly.
The structure was used as a mosque up to 1947. After the independence of India, the structure was turned over to the Jaipur circle of ASI (Archaeological Survey of India) and is today visited by people of all religions, as a fine example of a mix of Indian, Hindu, Islamic and Jain architectures.
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Wikipedia (ar): https://ar.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D8%A3%D8%AF%D9%87%D8%A7%D9%8A_%D8%AF%D9%8A%D9%86_%D9%83%D8%A7_%D8%AC%D9%87%D9%88%D9%86%D8%A8%D8%B1%D8%A7
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