Taj-ul-Masajid, Largest mosque in Bhopal, India
The mosque spans 23,000 square meters with a grand entrance gate, two octagonal minarets rising 18 meters high, and three decorative domes.
Construction started in 1871 under Nawab Shah Jahan Begum and continued through her daughter Sultan Jahan Begum until completion in 1985.
The mosque holds daily prayers and serves as a gathering place for 7,000 worshippers during Islamic festivals and religious ceremonies.
Visitors can reach the mosque through local transport from Raja Bhoj Airport, located 9 kilometers away in central Bhopal.
The entrance features architectural elements from Syrian mosques, added during renovations funded by Kuwait's Emir as a memorial to his wife.
Location: Bhopal
Inception: 1871
Architectural style: Mughal architecture
GPS coordinates: 23.26290,77.39280
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:34
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