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Ahmed Shah Mosque, Ahmedabad

Introduction

Sultan Ahmed Shah mosque in Ahmedabad is a religious place for Muslims, well known for its architectural designing. It was constructed in the year 1414 A.D. by Sultan Ahmed Shah, the founder of Ahmedabad city. Thus, the mosque has been named after its founder.  It is one of the oldest mosques of Ahmedabad. Ahmed Shah’s Mosque is built in the conventional architectural style with a dome and minarets. In front of the mosque is a well maintained garden. The mosque is situated to the south-west of the Bhadra Fort

The prayer halls (Mehrabs) of the Ahmad Shah mosque have been intricately designed using black and white marbles. There is a separate chamber for women in the mosque. Towards the north east corner, lies the prayer room for women, which is more popularly known as 'Zenana'. The Ahmad Shah's Mosque in Ahmedabad, Gujarat was initially a holy place meant only for the royal class. Only the nobles could come here to worship.

The Ahmed Shah’s Mosque is now one of the major monuments in Ahmedabad and well revered among Muslim pilgrims

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