Malik Isan's Mosque

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Malik Isan's Mosque
Religion
Affiliation Sufi Islam (former)
Ecclesiastical or organisational status Mosque (former)
StatusInactive;
(partial ruinous state)
Location
LocationIsanpur, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Country India
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Location of the former mosque in Ahmedabad
Geographic coordinates 22°58′45″N72°35′57″E / 22.9791485°N 72.599263°E / 22.9791485; 72.599263
Architecture
Type Mosque architecture
Style Indo-Islamic
FounderMalik Isan
Completedc.1520
Dome(s)Five
Official nameSmall Stone Masjid (Gumle Masjid)
Reference no.N-GJ-46

Malik Isan's Mosque, also known as Isanpur Mosque or Gumle Masjid, is a former Sufi mosque, now in partial ruins, located in the Isanpur area of Ahmedabad, in the state of Gujarat, India. The structure is a Monument of National Importance. [1]

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History

The mosque was built by Malik Isan in c.1520. Malik Isan or Isan Sultani, entitled Nizam-ul-Mulk, was a noble in the court of Mahmud Begada. He founded the Isanpur suburb of Ahmedabad. [2] [3] [4] [5]

Architecture

The whole complex is built on raised platform which can be approached by porches on north and east side. The courtyard is square and the mosque is situated on the west side. The façade of the mosque is divided in three parts each covered with equal sized domes. The central part is raised than two side domes. The tomb of Malik Isan is situated opposite to the mosque. [5] [6] [7]

The mosque was damaged in 2001 Gujarat earthquake and was again vandalised during 2002 Gujarat violence. [8] The structure is further threatened by encroachments. [9]

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