Location Shahibaug, Ahmedabad State Gujarat Architectural type Mosque and tomb Architectural style Indo-Islamic architecture | Affiliation Islam Status Active Opened 1465 | |
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Municipality Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation Similar Dastur Khan's Mosque, Achut Bibi's Mosque, Haibat Khan's Mosque, Malik Alam's Mosque, Saiyad Usman Mosque | ||
Miya Khan Chishti's Mosque and Tomb is a medieval mosque and tomb complex on the bank of Sabarmati river in Shahibaug area of Ahmedabad, India.
History and architecture
Miya Khan Chishti's mosque was built in 1465 by Malik Maksud Vazir, brother of Malik Bahauddin, for Miya Khan Chishti, whose family was the holder of office of city judge or Kazi during Gujarat Sultanate rule.
The mosque is an example of Indo-Islamic architecture which blends Hindu and Muslim architectural elements. There are three main domes surrounded by several smaller domes. The facade has ornated entrance and two minarets with fine stone carvings. Both minarets were damaged in 1819 Rann of Kutch earthquake. The mosque also sustained damage from 2001 Gujarat earthquake.
References
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