Ahmed Shah Mosque History, Timings, Architecture, Contact Number
Sultan Ahmed Shah mosque in Ahmedabad is a religious place for Muslims that is well known for its architectural design.
Ahmed Shah's Mosque History
Ahmed Shah’s mosque became built in 1414, as a part of the Emperor’s grand architectural vision for the city. An inscription on the central mihrab factors to the date while the foundation was laid – the 4th day of Shawwal month 817 AD, that is 17 December 1414.
The Archaeological Survey of India renovated the mosque in 2011 for a cost of Rs 22 lakh (US$29,000).
Ahmed Shah's Mosque Architecture
The mosque is 700 square meters in size and features two rows of ten big domes flanked by smaller domes. The mosque has four arched gateways and is supported by 152 pillars. There are 25 finely carved pillars and eight pierced stone ...