Jhulta Minar Ahmedabad still an unresolved mystery of shaking minarets
Jhulta Minar Ahmedabad Jhulta Minar one of the famous minar in Ahmedabad India. Jhulta Minar are known as shaking minar also because of both minar shakes. when one minar push gently then the other minar feels vibration inspite of the middle connected part remain intact. A staircase has been made inside these towers, from which you can go to the first portion of the tower. Now no one is allowed to go inside these towers because these towers had appeared cracked on the surface, so these towers are tied up with steel strip. Till a few years ago, entry inside the tower was open and allowed with an entrance fee.…
Rani no Hajiro The Gujarat sultanate queens are buried in this place
Rani no Hajiro Manek Chowk has Badshah No Hazira on one side and Rani no Hajiro on the other side, also known as Mughalai Bibi Ka Maqbara or Ahmed Shah’s Queen’s Tomb. History It is built on a large floor. It has a small corridor to go around it. When entering it, it is a square open courtyard, it is about 37 meters in width, which has a big corridor on all sides. This was built in 1445 but it was completed by Mehmood Begada in 1457. It has eight marble graves of Ahmed Shah I queens and other Gujarat Sultanate rulers in its courtyard. The main tomb is Mughal…
Jami Masjid Champaner a UNESCO World heritage and finest Mosque in India Attraction and Review
Jami Masjid Champaner When I saw Jami Masjid first time, I was astonished to see this very beautiful heritage mosque. This mosque is one of the finest mosques in western India. This Jami Masjid is part of the UNESCO world heritage site. History This Jami Masjid in Champaner was built by Sultan Begada in 1509. It has a mixture of Hindu, Jain workmanship and architecture. The Jami Masjid surface ornaments include motifs of the sun, diamonds, pottery and vines and lotus insignia used in earlier temples. Mosque structure This mosque is built on a high floor, this mosque is 66 meters long and 55 meters wide. To enter this mosque,…
Jama Masjid Ahmedabad one of the biggest mosques in India
Jama Masjid Ahmedabad Jama Masjid Ahmedabad is also called Jama Masjid and Jumma Masjid. It is a magnificent mosque which was the largest mosque of the western region of its time. This mosque situated is in the middle of Teen Darwaza and Manek Chowk. The city of Ahmedabad is adorned with a beautiful mosque and sometimes it is also called Friday Mosque. History of Jami Masjid Jami Masjid is the largest mosque in Ahmedabad. Ahmed Saha 1 established the foundation of the walled city On 24th February in 1411. The construction of Jama Masjid with Bhadra Fort, Manek Burj, Shahi Masjid also started in 1411. it took 13 years to…
Ahmad Shah’s Tomb -Badshah no Hajiro in Ahmedabad
Ahmad shah tomb video Badshah No Hajiro – Ahmad Shah Tomb Ahmad Shah’s tomb, locally known as badshah Hajiro or King’s Tomb, is located close to Manek Chowk, behind the Jama Masjid. History of Ahmad Shah tomb This mosque houses the tomb of Ahmad Shah I, the founder of Ahmedabad. It was made by his son Muhammad Shah II who is buried on his left. His grandson Qutb-ud-din Ahmed Shah is buried under his authority. Ahmed Shah’s brother’s mausoleum is outside the main hall. Flowers and sheets are offered at Ahmed Shah’s tomb. This mosque has a large central dome. There are four chambers at the four corners with small…
Bai Harir Sultani Mosque Review and Timing
Bai Harir Sultani Mosque in Ancient Time Just behind Dada Hari ni Vav, There is Bai Harir Sultani Mosque and Tomb. This was also built about 1500 AD. This said to be the final resting place of Bai Harir. There are 5 tombs within this. Bai Harir mosque is a highly revered shrine in Ahmedabad. It is believed to have been built by Bai Harir Sultani who was the superintendent of the harem of Sultan Begada. The central mihrab or prayer area of the mosque shows inscriptions. The sculptural work in the center of the prayer room and upper part of the walls depict features of Gujarati architecture. Get Direction…
