Great Mosque, Budaun

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Great Mosque, Budaun, 13th-century mosque in Budaun, India

The Jama Masjid Shamsi stands 155 feet tall with three marble gates, featuring a central dome surrounded by seven additional domes.

Emperor Shams-ud-din Iltutmish commissioned the construction of this religious complex between 1210 and 1223, during the Delhi Sultanate period.

The mosque holds significance as the birthplace of Razia Sultana, who became the first female ruler of the Delhi Sultanate.

The mosque accommodates 23,500 worshippers and includes three washrooms, a pond for ablutions, and residential quarters on two sides.

Located on Sotha Mohalla hill, this structure ranks as India's third oldest existing mosque and maintains its position as the highest building in Budaun.

Inception: 1223

Capacity: 23500

GPS coordinates: 28.03870,79.12190

Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:39

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