Jama Masjid, Ahmedabad

The rectangular complex features fifteen domes supported by 260 columns, with three entrances leading to a central courtyard containing an ablution basin.

Sultan Ahmed Shah I commissioned the construction of this mosque in 1411, which was completed in 1424 as the largest mosque in the Indian subcontinent.

The architectural elements incorporate influences from Islamic, Hindu, and Jain traditions, evident in the lotus carvings and ornate pillars throughout the structure.

The mosque welcomes visitors from sunrise to sunset, with separate prayer areas for men and women, requiring head coverings and shoe removal before entry.

The original minarets, known as shaking minarets, lost their upper portions during an earthquake in 1819, leaving only their lower sections standing.

Location: Ahmedabad City Taluka

Inception: 1424

Founders: Ahmed Shah I

Architectural style: Indo-Islamic architecture

GPS coordinates: 23.02382,72.58722

Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:37