Mohammed Ghous Mosque

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Mohammed Ghous Mosque
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The mosque from south end, 1866
Religion
Affiliation Islam
StatusActive
Location
LocationSarangpur, Ahmedabad
Municipality Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation
State Gujarat
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Location in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
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Mohammed Ghous Mosque (Gujarat)
Geographic coordinates 23°01′14″N72°35′49″E / 23.0205426°N 72.5968876°E / 23.0205426; 72.5968876
Architecture
TypeMosque
Style Indo-Islamic architecture
Founder Mohammed Ghaus
Completed1562

Mohammed Ghous Mosque, also known as Mosque of Muhammad Ghous Gwaliori or Shattari or Ek Toda Mosque, [1] is a medieval mosque in Sarangpur area of Ahmedabad, India.

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History

The mosque was built in 1562 by the Sufi saint Sheikh Mohammed Ghaus of Gwalior. He stayed in Ahmedabad for ten years and preached Sufi Shattari tradition. His son Sheikh Uwais also preached until 16th century. [1]

Architecture

The mosque represents Jaunpuri style of Indo-Islamic architecture. There are two rows of pillars which are connected by arches. The arches support flat domes of the mosque. There are two octagonal minarets at the ends of the façade. The northern minaret is complete where southern minaret is broken from one story above the roof level. The northern minaret has five balconies alternating with gaps. [1] [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Achyut Yagnik (2 February 2011). Ahmedabad: From Royal city to Megacity. Penguin Books Limited. p. 42. ISBN   978-81-8475-473-5.
  2. Gazetteer of the Bombay Presidency: Ahmedabad. Government Central Press. 1879. p. 269.PD-icon.svg This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain .