Jama Masjid Ahmedabad | 1424 में अहमद शाह प्रथम के शासनकाल के दौरान बनाई गई अहमदाबाद की जामा मस्जिद।

Jama Masjid Ahmedabad | Ahmedabad's Jama Masjid, built in 1424 during the reign of Ahmad Shah I. @Gyanvikvlogs 📌You can join us on other social media 👇👇👇 💎INSTAGRAM👉  / gyanvikvlogs   💎FB Page Link 👉  / gyanvikvlogs   The history of the Jama Masjid dates back to 1424 AD. Before the Mughals, this mosque was the largest mosque on the Indian subcontinent. In the modern city of Ahmedabad, it is located south of the processional axis that extends to Maidan-e-Shah at Teen Darwaza. Teen Darwaza itself holds historical significance as it is part of the Bhadra Fort and was constructed in 1415 AD as one of the entry points to the city. The Jama Masjid once had two tall minarets on either side of the main arched entrance. The tops of these minarets collapsed in the 1819 earthquake, leaving only the bases. Interesting facts about the Jama Masjid: ✍️The original name of this mosque is Jami or Jumma Masjid. ✍️Before the arrival of the Mughals, the Jama Masjid was the largest mosque on the Indian subcontinent. ✍️The mosque's original purpose was as the royal prayer hall for the royal family, and common citizens were not permitted inside. ✍️The tombs of the Sultan, his wives, and children are located nearby. ✍️Most of the mosque is built of yellow sandstone. ✍️This mosque is an exemplary example of Indo-Saracenic architecture. ✍️The main prayer hall has over 260 pillars that support the roof, which has 15 domes. ✍️The area around the mosque offers delicious non-vegetarian food in Ahmedabad. ✍️Much of the material used in the construction of the mosque was taken from demolished Hindu and Jain temples. #JamaMasjid #AhmedabadHeritage #Gyanvikvlogs #JamaMasjid #HistorgofAhmedabadMosque #HeritageofGujrat #GujratHistoricalSites #MonumentsofGujrat