Muhafiz Khan Mosque, 15th century mosque in Ahmedabad, India
Muhafiz Khan Mosque is a 15th-century Islamic structure with three arched entrances and two minarets. The building measures roughly 51 feet (15 meters) long by 36 feet (11 meters) wide, with minarets rising about 55 feet (17 meters) tall.
The mosque was commissioned in 1465 by Governor Jamail-ud-Din Muhafiz Khan during the reign of Sultan Mahmud Shah I of Gujarat. It dates from a period when Islamic architecture was establishing itself strongly in the region.
The mosque blends Persian design elements with local building methods, showing how Islamic and regional styles merged in Gujarat. Visitors can see this mixture of traditions clearly in the decorations and layout.
The Archaeological Survey of India maintains this site, which continues to function as an active place of worship in central Ahmedabad. Visitors should dress respectfully and observe appropriate behavior since it remains an active prayer space.
In the 19th century, Alexander Forbes created wooden replicas of this mosque that are now displayed at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. These scale models reflect European collectors' interest in Indian Islamic monuments.
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