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{{Short description|Aurangeb's Personal Mosque in Aurangabad,Maharashtra India, built 1693}}
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| name = Alamgir Mosque, Aurangabad
| native_name = आलमगीर मस्जिद, औरंगाबाद
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'''Alamgir Mosque''' ([[Urdu]]: عالمگیر مسجد) also known as '''Shahi Mosque''', '''Shahi Masjid''' or '''Royal Mosque''', located in the city of [[Aurangabad, Maharashtra|Aurangabad]], In [[Maharashtra]] State of [[India]]. It was personal [[Mosque]] of Sixth [[Mughal emperors|Mughal Emperor]] [[Aurangzeb Alamgir]], Alamgir Mosque is Build by [[Aurangzeb]] in 1693 CE.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aurangzebe's Private Mosque, Aurangabad (The J. Paul Getty Museum Collection) |url=https://www.getty.edu/art/collection/object/109DGS |access-date=2023-09-13 |website=The J. Paul Getty Museum Collection |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Aurangzebe's Private Mosque, Aurangabad (The J. Paul Getty Museum Collection) |url=https://www.getty.edu/art/collection/object/109DGS |access-date=2023-09-13 |website=The J. Paul Getty Museum Collection |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Shahi Masjid (Alamgir Mosque) Aurangabad · Govt.College, Qila Arq, Aurangabad, Maharashtra 431004, India |url=https://www.google.com/maps/place/shahi+masjid+(alamgir+mosque)+aurangabad/@19.8949872,75.3327911,15z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x3bdb980583be1d81:0xb4e5ba184d626f42!8m2!3d19.8949872!4d75.3327911!16s/g/1w0qzcmb?entry=ttu |access-date=2023-09-13 |website=Shahi Masjid (Alamgir Mosque) Aurangabad · Govt.College, Qila Arq, Aurangabad, Maharashtra 431004, India |language=en}}</ref>

==History==
[[File:Alamgir Mosque Rock Where Aurangzeb Used to seat and do his work and Ibada.jpg|thumb|Alamgir Mosque Rock Where Aurangzeb Used to seat and do his work and Ibada]]
Around 1681–82, Aurangzeb had moved his court to Aurangabad, using it as a base for his military campaigns in the [[Deccan]]. The Alamgir Mosque was built in 1693 and was part of the royal palace complex located on a ridge to the North of the city.

== Architecture ==
Alamgir Mosque only of its kind in India that is design of 3 domes other one was [[Babri Masjid]] which can not be counted now as it is [[Demolition of the Babri Masjid|demolished]] by [[Hindu terrorism|Sangi Terrorists]]. The Alamgir Mosque is a relatively modest structure featuring three prominent [[dome]]s atop its prayer hall, emphasizing its royal significance. This architectural design aligns with the style seen in other royal mosques like those found in [[Agra]] and [[Delhi]], characterized by three-part prayer halls capped by triple domes. Additionally, the mosque is equipped with facilities for ablution, including basins for washing hands, feet, and faces before entering the prayer hall.

In proximity to the mosque, there is a small stone enclosed by a barrier. This stone holds historical significance as it marks the spot where [[Emperor Aurangzeb]] prayed and interpreted the [[Quran]] approximately 340 years ago. In his later years, Aurangzeb engaged in Quranic studies and supplemented his income by crafting and selling [[hat]]s. Notably, he opted to use the proceeds from these sales for his [[Aurangzeb#Death|burial expenses]], rather than diverting empire funds for personal gain.

Among the various structures in the vicinity, only the Emperor's personal mosque and the women's mosque have endured the passage of time and remain in good condition.

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
Image:Alamgir mosque.jpg|Alamgir mosque at Kila-e-Ark 1880s
Image:Aurangzeb's Mosque East Side (Alamgir Mosque Aurangabad).jpg|Aurangzeb's Mosque East Side
Image:Aurangzeb's Mosque Wazukhana.jpg|Wudu Area, Water Fountain
Image:Aurangzeb's Mosque West.jpg|Aurangzeb's Mosque West
Image:Aurangzebs palace.jpg|View of Begumpura from Aurangzeb's palace 1830s
Image:Aurangabad city.jpg|Kham river & city walls of Aurangabad 1860s
Image:Mecca gate aurangabad.jpg|Mecca gate Aurangabad 1880s
</gallery>

==See also==
*[[Tourist attractions in Aurangabad, Maharashtra]]
*[[Kali Masjid, Jalna]]
*[[Jama Masjid, Aurangabad]]
*[[Aurangabad, Maharashtra]]
==References==
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{{Mosques in India}}

[[Category:Mosques in Aurangabad]]
[[Category:Mosques in Maharashtra]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Aurangabad district, Maharashtra]]
[[Category:Religious buildings and structures in Aurangabad, Maharashtra]]
[[Category:Religious buildings and structures completed in 1693]]
[[Category:Grand mosques|Aurangabad]]
[[Category:Mughal mosques]]

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