Damdi Masjid
Appearance
Damdi Masjid | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Islam |
Location | |
Location | Ahmednagar |
Architecture | |
Date established | 1568 |
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Damdi Masjid is a mosque in Ahmednagar, in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It was built during the reign of the Ahmednagar Sultanate in 1568. It is designated as a monument of national importance.[1][2][3]
History
[edit]The mosque is dated to 1568.[1]
Description
[edit]Exterior
[edit]The mosque facade has three pointed arches, which lead into the prayer hall. Square pylons are provided at all four corners of the building, upon which rise slender minarets.[1]
The mosque is topped by a trefoil-patterned parapet wall. In the middle of the parapet are two finials, topped by octagonal pavilions and domed pinnacles. These are connected by a free-standing arch.[1]
Interior
[edit]The mosque interior is divided into six bays.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e Michell, George; Zebrowski, Mark. Architecture and Art of the Deccan Sultanates (PDF). The New Cambridge History of India I : 7. Cambridge University Press. pp. 81–82. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
- ^ "Damri Masjid". Archaeological Survey of India ,Aurangabad Circle. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
- ^ "Damdi Masjid, Ahmednagar". The Deccan. 16 September 2020. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
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