Nagina Masjid, Champaner
mosque in Gujarat, India
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Overview
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The Nagina Mosque, whose name means "Jewel Mosque", is a former mosque in Champaner, Gujarat, India, now regarded as a heritage site rather than a place of active worship. It is noted for its minarets, globe-like domes and narrow stairs. The building is a Monument of National Importance and forms part of the Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is also counted among the 114 monuments there listed by the Baroda Heritage Trust. The site lies in Halol Taluka.
History
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The mosque was built in the 15th century, during the time of Mahmud Begada. No more precise construction date or patron is given in the available material.
From Wikipedia
The Nagina Mosque (meaning 'Jewel Mosque', see Negin) is a former mosque, now a heritage site, in Champaner, Gujarat, India. It was built during the time of Mahmud Begada, in the 15th century. It has minarets, globe-like domes, and narrow stairs. The mosque is a Monument of National Importance, and, together with other structures, is part of the Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is among the 114 monuments there which are listed by the Baroda Heritage Trust.
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Wikipedia (ar): https://ar.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D9%85%D8%B3%D8%AC%D8%AF_%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%AC%D9%8A%D9%86%D8%A7
Wikipedia (en): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nagina_Mosque
Wikipedia (es): https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mezquita_Nagina