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Historical Brief
This Mosque is a Typical Structure of the early
sixtieth century(1430-1440 AD) This mosque
represents a significant development of mosque
architecture in Ahmedabad.
Established by: Sultan Mehmud Beghara
It is also remarkable for the rich and varied
sculpture of its minar, buttresses, balconied and
Latticed Windows.
This Monument has been declared to be of
national importance under the ancient
monuments and archeological sites and remains
act 1958 ( 24 of 1958).
Architectural Style:
Islamic Architecture
Architectural Style:
Indo-Sarsenic Architecture - Mosque
Architectural Considerations:
Architectural
elements
Minarets
Jharukha
Corbelled Stone Domes
Arch
Brackets
Mihrab
Mimbar
Praying area
Jali & Other Decorative Features
Decays
Detoriation
Decay
s
Cracks
Values
It has survived the hazards of 600 years of
usefulness,it has a good claim to being called
historic.
It is blend of Hindu and Muslim architecture
Dome is buitified by hindu style pattern
The prayer hall of the mosque is of great
aesthetic value, consisting of exquisite
carvings.
AIM
Tourist Attraction
Proper Maintainance & Cleaning
All the major & Minor repair works should
be carried out