Sher Shah Suri Mosque Explained

Building Name:Sher Shah Suri Mosque
Map Type:India Patna#India Bihar#India
Location:Patna
Geo:25.611°N 85.144°W
Religious Affiliation:Sunni Islam
Region:Magadh
State:India
Province:Bihar
Municipality:Patna Municipal Corporation
Status:Islamic
Architecture:yes
Architecture Type:Medieval Mosque
Architecture Style:Afghan
Year Completed:1545
Specifications:yes
Dome Quantity:5
Materials:Stone

Sher Shah Suri Mosque, also known as Shershahi Mosque, is a mosque in Patna, the capital city of the state of Bihar in India. It serves as an example of the Afghan style of architecture.[1] Sher Shah Suri built this mosque in 1540–1545 to commemorate his reign. It is sited in the south-west corner of Purab Darwaza near Dhawalpura.[2]

History

The construction of the mosque began in 1540 under the reign of Sher Shah Suri and it was completed in 1545.

Architecture

Built in Afghan architectural style, it is one of the many historic mosques in India and a landmark in Patna. There is a tomb inside the complex of the mosque which is covered by an octagonal stone slab. But the star attraction of the Sher Shah Suri Masjid is its central dome which lies in the middle of the roof and is surrounded by Four small domes. The unique part of this design is that if you view from any angle there appears to be only three domes.[2]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.splendidindia.com/destinations/bihar/traveling-to-shershahsurimasjidpatna.html
  2. Web site: Sershasurikimasjid . 2008-09-19 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20090410055512/http://patna.bih.nic.in/html/sssmasjid.htm . 10 April 2009 .