Moti Masjid, Bhopal Explained
Religious Affiliation: | Islam |
Moti Masjid is a mosque located in Bhopal, in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.
History
The mosque was commissioned by Sikandar Jahan and was completed in 1860.[1]
Description
It is a replica of the Jama Masjid of Delhi.[2] Red sandstone and white marble were used in its construction.[3]
References
23.2557°N 77.3989°W
Notes and References
- News: 2022-10-07 . Bhopal: Gold part of Moti Masjid finial on dome stolen . The Times of India . 2023-11-25 . 0971-8257.
- Book: Ali, Munshi Kudrat . Bhopal State Gazetteer Vol. 3 . 1908 . 98.
- Web site: Sharma . Jyoti Pandey . Sacralizing the City: The Begums of Bhopal and their Mosques . 157.