Sir Syed Mosque

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Sir Syed Mosque
Religion
AffiliationIslam
Location
LocationAligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
CountryIndia
Architecture
Groundbreaking1879
Completed1915
Specifications
Dome3
Minaret2

Sir Syed Mosque is a mosque located in the heart of Aligarh Muslim University campus. It is located inside Sir Syed Hall.[1] The tomb of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan is also enclosed within the walls of the mosque.

History

The construction of Jama Masjid was started in 1879 by the founder of the University, Sir Syed Ahmad Khan and completed in January 1915. [1]

Architecture

The design of the mosque resembles the huge Mughal Badshahi Mosque of Lahore.

See also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Renovation of University Jama Masjid". www.amu.ac.in.

Notes

  1. http://www.columbia.edu/itc/mealac/pritchett/00routesdata/1800_1899/aligarhmao/jamamasjid/jamamasjid.html Columbia University
  2. https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/columns/the-aligarh-connection/article19241453.ece The Hindu
  3. http://twocircles.net/2015jan10/1420903637.html


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