Damdi Masjid
| Damdi Masjid | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Location | |
| Location | Ahmednagar |
| Architecture | |
| Date established | 1568 |
| Official name: Damri Masjid | |
| Reference no. | N-MH-A1 |
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
The mosque is dated to 1568.[1]
Description
Exterior
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. The pylons are decorated with chakra-shaped moldings. Each of the minarets has ornamental galleries, and is topped with an orb.[1][4]
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
The mosque interior is divided into six bays.[1]
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ Sherwani, Haroon Khan; Joshi, P. M., eds. (1974). History of Medieval Deccan. Vol. II. p. 265.
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