Jama Masjid, Tomb of Sultan Ahmad Shah I and Rani's Hajira in Ahmedabad
Shahi Jama Masjid or Jumma Mosque, is the most splendid mosque of Ahmedabad, built in 1424 during the reign of Ahmed Shah I. Lying in the old party of walled city, the mosque is situated within Bhadra Fort area, on the eastern side of Teen Darwaza.
The Jama Masjid of Ahmedabad was probably the largest mosque in the Indian subcontinent built in this period. Designed as part of a major plan desired by the Emperor Sultan Ahmed Shah, the mosque is located south of the processional axis that runs from the Maidan-i Shah at the door with three arches, Teen Darwaza.
Ahmed Shah's Tomb, locally known as Badshah no Hajiro or Raja no Hajiro (King's Mausoleum), is a medieval mosque and the group of tombs in Ahmedabad, India. Within Bhadra Fort area and near Manek Chowk, Ahmed Shah's mosque is situated.
The mosque have the tomb of Ahmed Shah I, the founder of Ahmedabad in centre. It was completed by his son Muhhamad Shah who reined from 1442 to 1451, in 1414 who is buried left to him. His grandson Qut ud-Din Shah (1451–1458) is buried on right to him. The tombs of his other grandsons Jalal Khan and Sultan Ahmad II are also there. The tomb of Ahmed Shah's brother is outside of main chamber. On Ahmed Shah's tomb, Muslims and Hindus still lay flowers and other offerings.
The mosque has the main square building with large central dome. There are four chambers at all four corners with smaller domes. The tombs are in centre. The light enters through perforated stone windows (jaali) on walls of the mosque.
Rani-ka-Hazira, also known as the Tomb of the Queens, lies near Jami Mosque in Ahmedabad. The enclosure where the tombs stand is high above the surrounding streets. The galleries are screened by beautifully wrought stone jails (perforated Stones). The Tomb of the Queens is covered by brilliantly colored pieces of brocade. The carvings on the tombs are also noteworthy.
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