Jama Masjid, Ahmedabad
mosque of Gujarat, India
Key facts
- Built
- 1424
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Overview
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The Jama Masjid is a congregational mosque in Ahmedabad, in the Indian state of Gujarat, located on Gandhi Road in the Manel Chowk area. It stands in the heart of the old walled city, just outside the Bhadra Fort precinct. It is counted among the largest and oldest mosques in Gujarat and is described as one of the country's major courtyard mosques. The building belongs to the Indo-Islamic architectural tradition and is protected by the Archaeological Survey of India as a Monument of National Importance.
History
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The mosque was built in 1424 during the reign of Sultan Ahmad Shah I, the founder of the city of Ahmedabad. An inscription on the central mihrab indicates that it was opened on 1 Safar 827 AH, corresponding to 4 January 1424. Today it is listed among the monuments of national importance under the protection of the Archaeological Survey of India.
From Wikipedia
The Jama Masjid (literally Friday Mosque), also known as Jumah Mosque or Jami' Masjid, is a Friday mosque located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. It was built in 1424 during the reign of Ahmad Shah I. The inscription on the central mihrab commemorates the inauguration of the mosque in 827 AH (1423/1424 CE), on the 1st Sarar, or January 4, by Sultan Ahmad Shah I. The mosque lies in the old walled city, and it is situated outside Bhadra Fort area. The old walled city is divided into separate quarters or pols, and the Jami' Masjid is found on the Gandhi Road. Along the south side of the road, the mosque is a short distance beyond the Teen Darwaza or Tripolia Gate. The structure is a Monument of National Importance.
The Jama Masjid was the fifth mosque structure built during Ahmed Shah I's reign. Earlier mosques had either been modest in size or intended for private use. The Jama Masjid differed significantly from its predecessors in that it was a large, grandiose structure. The mosque complex has a large paved courtyard that can be entered from three different directions. The courtyard has an ablution tank in the middle. The prayer hall is located on the west side of the building. The entire mosque is emblematic of what came to be known as Gujarat style architecture.
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