| Shahi Masjid | |
|---|---|
شاہی مسجد | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam (former) |
| Mosque (1643–2023) | |
| Status | Demolished |
| Location | |
| Location | Saidabad, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh |
| Country | India |
Former location of the demolished mosque in Uttar Pradesh | |
| Coordinates | 25°26′09″N 81°50′47″E / 25.4358°N 81.8463°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque architecture |
| Style | |
| Completed | 1643 CE |
| Demolished | January 9, 2023 |
| Dome | Three |
The Shahi Masjid (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist.) was a former mosque, since demolished, located in the Saidabad area of Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad), in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. Established in 1643 CE, the mosque was demolished on January 9, 2023, as part of a road-widening project.[1][2][3]
History[edit | edit source]
The masjid was believed to have been constructed during the 17th century,[lower-alpha 1] possibly under the rule of Sher Shah Suri, who established the Sur Empire in India. The mosque was, prior to its demolition, the oldest Mughal mosque in Prayagraj.
In 2023, the mosque was demolished to make way for a road-widening project on the Grant Trunk Road.[4][2][5]
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Aerial view of the mosque with one large and two small domes -
Dome interior of the mosque -
Inscription
See also[edit | edit source]
Notes[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Some claim 16th century. However, inscription reads 1643 AD.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Uttar Pradesh: 16-century historic mosque demolished in Prayagraj under 'road widening' project". Hindutva Watch. 16 January 2023. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Maniyar, Zahid (17 January 2023). "Another historic mosque being bulldozed in UP". CJP. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
- ↑ Ather, Sara. "Politics of ruin: Why Modi wants to demolish India's mosques". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
- ↑ "UP: 16th-century mosque demolished for road widening in Prayagraj". The Siasat Daily. 16 January 2023. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
- ↑ "16th century mosque bulldozed in UP to widen road". Maktoob media. 16 January 2023. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
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