Sir Syed Mosque

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Sir Syed Mosque
Religion
AffiliationIslam
Location
LocationAligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
CountryIndia
Architecture
Groundbreaking1879
Completed1915
Dome(s)3
Minaret(s)2

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[edit]

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[edit]

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

See also[edit]

References[edit]

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

Notes[edit]

  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