Miya Khan Chishti's Mosque

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Miya Khan Chishti's Mosque
Miya Khan Chishti's Mosque Ahmedabad 1866.jpg
Miya Khan Chishti's Mosque, 1866
Religion
Affiliation Sunni Islam
Rite Sufi Chishti Order
Ecclesiastical or organizational status Mosque and dargah
StatusActive[ clarification needed ]
Location
LocationShahibaug, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Country India
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Location of the mosque and tomb in Ahmedabad
Geographic coordinates 23°03′37″N72°35′17″E / 23.060238°N 72.5881854°E / 23.060238; 72.5881854
Architecture
Type Mosque architecture
Style
Funded byMalik Maksud Vazir
Completed1465
Specifications
Dome(s)c.Six(maybe more)
Minaret(s)Two (partially damaged)

The Miya Khan Chishti's Mosque, or more correctly, the Miya Khan Chishti's Mosque and Tomb, is a Sufi mosque and dargah complex, located on the bank of Sabarmati river in the Shahibaug area of Ahmedabad, in the state of Gujarat, India.

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History

The Miya Khan Chishti's Mosque was built in 1465 by Malik Maksud Vazir, brother of Malik Bahauddin, for Miya Khan Chishti, whose family was the holder of office of city judge or Kazi during Gujarat Sultanate rule. The mosque is maintained by the family of Sardar Kazi Nasiruddin Fariduddin, the Chishty first non-Talukdar Sardar of Gujarat.

Architecture

The mosque is an example of Indo-Islamic architecture which blends Hindu temple architectural elements. There are three main domes surrounded by several smaller domes. The facade has ornated entrance and two minarets with fine stone carvings. Both minarets were damaged in 1819 Rann of Kutch earthquake. The mosque also sustained damage from 2001 Gujarat earthquake. [1] [2]

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References

  1. Gazetteer of the Bombay Presidency: Ahmedabad. Government Central Press. 1879. p.  284.
  2. "Adhesives injected to protect monuments". The Hindu . 19 February 2001. Archived from the original on 11 December 2014. Retrieved 11 December 2014.

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