Malik Isan's Mosque Explained

Building Name:Malik Isan's Mosque
Map Type:India Ahmedabad#India Gujarat
Map Size:300px
Location:Isanpur, Ahmedabad
Coordinates:22.9791°N 72.5993°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:Malik Isan
Designated:Monument of National Importance
ASI Monument No. N-GJ-46

Malik Isan's Mosque, also known as Isanpur Mosque or Gumle Masjid, is a medieval mosque in Isanpur area of Ahmedabad, India.

History and architecture

The mosque was built by Malik Isan in c.1520. Malik Isan or Isan Sultani entitled Nizam-ul-Mulk was a noble in the court of Mahmud Begada. He founded the Isanpur suburb of Ahmedabad.[1] [2] [3] [4]

The whole complex is built on raised platform which can be approached by porches on north and east side. The courtyard is square and the mosque is situated on the west side. The façade of the mosque is divided in three parts each covered with equal sized domes. The central part is raised than two side domes. The tomb of Malik Isan is situated opposite to the mosque.[4] [5] [6]

The mosque was damaged in 2001 Gujarat earthquake and was again vandalised during 2002 Gujarat violence.[7] The structure is further threatened by encroachments.[8]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Achyut Yagnik. Ahmedabad: From Royal city to Megacity. 2 February 2011. Penguin Books Limited. 978-81-8475-473-5. 35.
  2. Book: James Burgess. Henry Cousens. Revised lists of antiquarian remains in the Bombay Presidency: and the native states of Baroda, Palanpur, Radhanpur, Kathiawad, Kachh, Kolhapur, and the southern Maratha minor states. 1897. Printed at the Government central press. 79.
  3. Book: India. Superintendent of Census Operations, Gujarat. District Census Handbook. 1964. Director, Government Print. and Stationery, Gujarat State. 50.
  4. Book: K. V. Soundara Rajan. Ahmadabad. 1980. Archaeological Survey of India. 55–56.
  5. Web site: Malik Isan's Mosque . British Library . 15 December 2013.
  6. Book: George Michell. Philip H. Davies. Guide to Monuments of India 2: 2islamic, Rajput, European. 1989. Viking. 978-0-670-80847-2. 346.
  7. News: Vandalised in 2002, city mosque still in ruins. Indian Express. 15 December 2014. 19 April 2011.
  8. News: Protected Isanpur mosque besieged. The Times of India. 13 September 2012. 15 December 2014.