Rani Sipri Mosque (Masjid)

     Rani Sipri Mosque is one of the oldest mosques in Ahmedabad. Built in 1514 this is situated in the old city. Also known as masjid-e-nagira or jewel of mosques it attracts the attention of the tourists towards the elegant proportions and splendid minarets. Like other historical monuments of 16th century this too is covered with splendid curvatures and distinguished filigree work. It is not too large but provides ample space for its worshippers. It includes a tomb and a row of columns along with a pair of minarets in the front which depict the early Muslim architectural work.

   


     Thus, with splendid architecture, high rising minars and a gorgeous tomb it is one of the well known attractions of Ahmedabad.

           
      Rani Sipri's Mosque, Ahmedabad, from James Burgess' 'Photographs of Architecture and Scenery in Gujarat and Rajputana'. This Photograph was taken by Colin Murray in c.1872. Rani Sipri's Mosque is situated in the old city of Ahmedabad and was built in 1514. It is also known as Masjid-e-Nagira or Jewel of a Mosque, because of its elegant proportions and slender minarets. It is a small structure with a row of paired columns to the front. This photograph gives a close view of the base of the richly-carved south minaret with the balcony window on the south elevation visible in the background.

      

      
         He architecture of Ahmadabad reveals a fine synthesis of Hindu and Muslim elements, such as in the mausoleum complex of Rani Rupmati about whose life little is known. It is said that she may have been one of the chief queens of Ahmad Shah.


      
           Rani Sipri's Mosque, Ahmedabad, from James Burgess' 'Photographs of Architecture and Scenery in Gujarat and Rajputana' taken by Colin Murray in c.1872. Rani Sipri's Mosque is situated in the old city of Ahmedabad and was built in 1514. It is also known as Masjid-e-Nagira or Jewel of a Mosque, because of its elegant proportions and slender minarets. It is a small structure with a row of paired columns to the front. This photograph gives a close view of the base of the richly-carved south minaret with the balcony window on the south elevation visible in the background.