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Revision as of 18:02, 13 May 2022
| Miya Khan Chishti's Mosque and Tomb | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Shahibaug, Ahmedabad |
| Municipality | Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation |
| State | Gujarat |
  Location in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India  Miya Khan Chishti's Mosque (Gujarat) | |
| Coordinates | 23°03′37″N 72°35′17″E / 23.060238°N 72.5881854°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque and tomb |
| Style | Indo-Islamic architecture |
| Funded by | Malik Maksud Vazir |
| Completed | 1465 |
Miya Khan Chishti's Mosque and Tomb is a medieval mosque and tomb complex on the bank of Sabarmati river in Shahibaug area of Ahmedabad, India.
History and architecture
Miya Khan Chishti's mosque was built in 1465 by Malik Maksud Vazir, brother of Malik Bahauddin, for Miya Khan Chishti, whose family was the holder of office of city judge or Kazi during Gujarat Sultanate rule, This mosque is maintained by Sardar Kazi Nasiruddin Fariduddin Chishty First Non Talukdar Sardar Of Gujarat Currently His Family Is Caring.
The mosque is an example of Indo-Islamic architecture which blends Hindu and Muslim architectural elements. There are three main domes surrounded by several smaller domes. The facade has ornated entrance and two minarets with fine stone carvings. Both minarets were damaged in 1819 Rann of Kutch earthquake. The mosque also sustained damage from 2001 Gujarat earthquake.[1][2]
References
- ↑ Gazetteer of the Bombay Presidency: Ahmedabad. Government Central Press. 1879. p. 284.
- ↑ "Adhesives injected to protect monuments". The Hindu. 19 February 2001. Retrieved 11 December 2014.
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- This article includes public domain text from Gazetteer of the Bombay Presidency: Ahmedabad. Government Central Press. 1879. p. 284.
