Jama Masjid
Ahmedabad, India
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- Mosque in Ahmedabad, India
Visitor information
- Address: 2HFP+GMC, Manek Chowk, Gandhi Rd, Danapidth, Khadia, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380001, India
- Official website: http://www.asmwc.org/
People also ask
What is the history of Jama Masjid Ahmedabad?
Jama Masjid was built in 1423 and completed by 1424. It was said to be the largest mosque in India at the time and is still among the most beautiful in the country. It enjoys a location at the intersection of main roads with the Bhadra Fort and the Teen Darwaja nearby.
Which is the oldest mosque in Ahmedabad?
The Ahmad Shah's Mosque, also known as Shahi Jam-e-Masjid or Juni Juma Masjid, completed in 1414, is the oldest mosque of Ahmedabad, in the state of Gujarat, India. The structure is a Monument of National Importance.
Who built the Jama Masjid?
Mughal emperor Shah Jahan built the Jama Masjid between 1650 and 1656, at the highest point of Shahjahanabad.
Which is the 400 year old mosque in Gujarat?
Believed to have been built during the Mughal era, the Mancha Masjid is regarded as an important religious and cultural landmark for the local Muslim community. Over the centuries, it has undergone several renovations and is formally registered under the Mancha Masjid Trust.