Dastur Khan's Mosque Explained

Building Name:Dastur Khan's Mosque
Map Type:India Ahmedabad#India Gujarat
Map Size:300px
Location:Ahmedabad
Coordinates:23.0178°N 72.5892°W
Religious Affiliation:Islam
State:Gujarat
Municipality:Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation
Functional Status:Active
Architecture:yes
Architecture Type:Mosque
Architecture Style:Indo-Islamic architecture
Founded By:Dastur Khan
Year Completed:1486 or 1463
Designated:National Monument of Importance
ASI Monument No. N-GJ-33

Dastur Khan's Mosque, also known as Paththarwali Masjid, is a medieval mosque in Ahmedabad, India.

The mosque is located south of Jama Masjid near the Astodiya Gate. The mosque was built in 1486 or 1463 during the reign of Mahmud Begada in the city by Dastur Khan, also known as Malik Khasazada, one of his ministers.[1]

The tomb of Dastur Khan is located near the south doorway in an open courtyard within the complex of the mosque. The courtyard walls are decorated with perforated stone windows.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Ward. Gujarat–Daman–Diu: A Travel Guide. 1 January 1998. Orient Longman Limited. 978-81-250-1383-9. 30–31.