Jama Masjid, Ahmedabad, Mosque near Bhadra Fort, Ahmedabad, India
Jama Masjid is a mosque with Indo-Islamic architecture located near Bhadra Fort. The rectangular structure is supported by 260 columns, features 15 domes, has three entrances, and contains a central courtyard with a water basin for ritual washing.
Sultan Ahmed Shah I commissioned the construction in 1411, and it was completed in 1424. At that time, it was the largest mosque on the Indian subcontinent.
The mosque shows a blend of Islamic and local architectural traditions, visible in the carved pillars and decorative details throughout the structure. This mixing of styles reflects how craftspeople in this region created something both connected to Islamic design and rooted in local building practices.
You can visit from sunrise to sunset, but you must remove your shoes and cover your head before entering. Prayer areas are separated by gender, so respect the spaces and be mindful when moving through or nearby during prayer times.
The original minarets were known as "shaking minarets" because they swayed during vibrations, and they lost their upper sections in an earthquake during 1819. You can still see the lower portions standing today, a reminder of that event.
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