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The Jama Masjid is a mosque built in 1612 AD, located near the Killa Arrak in Aurangabad,
The mosque is located near the Killa Arrak of Aurangabad. Out of the 9 pointed arches in the front 5 were erected by Malik Ambar.
Maharashtra
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, India. It is historically significant because it was constructed in 1612 AD, very soon after the foundation of Aurangabad (then called "Fatehpur") by Malik Amber
Malik Ambar (1548 – 13 May 1626) was a Siddi military leader and prime minister who became a kingmaker and de facto ruler of the Ahmadnagar Sultanate in the Deccan region of India.
Born in the Adal Sultunate, in present-day Ethiopia, Mal ...
in 1610 AD. The mosque was later extended by Aurangzeb(R.H) in the year 1692 AD, it is one of the oldest mosques of Aurangabad which is still in good condition.
History
The mosque was constructed byMalik Amber
Malik Ambar (1548 – 13 May 1626) was a Siddi military leader and prime minister who became a kingmaker and de facto ruler of the Ahmadnagar Sultanate in the Deccan region of India.
Born in the Adal Sultunate, in present-day Ethiopia, Mal ...
in 1612 AD, once he found the city Kharaki in 1610 AD, and when Malik Ambar died in 1626 AD, and succeeded by his son Fateh Khan who changed the name of Khadki to "Fatehnagar". When Mughals captured Daulatabad in 1633 AD, the Nizam Shahi dominions, including Fatehnagar, fell under the possession of the Mughals. In 1653 AD, when Prince Aurangzeb
Muhi al-Din Muhammad (; – 3 March 1707), commonly known as ( fa, , lit=Ornament of the Throne) and by his regnal title Alamgir ( fa, , translit=ʿĀlamgīr, lit=Conqueror of the World), was the sixth emperor of the Mughal Empire, ruling ...
was appointed the viceroy of the Deccan for the second time, he made Fatehnagar his capital and called it Aurangabad and built the fort Killa Arrak near the mosque, upon which the mosque felt in the boundaries of the fort walls expanding from Delhi gate to Mecca Gate. Realizing the architecture values of the mosque, Aurangzeb
Muhi al-Din Muhammad (; – 3 March 1707), commonly known as ( fa, , lit=Ornament of the Throne) and by his regnal title Alamgir ( fa, , translit=ʿĀlamgīr, lit=Conqueror of the World), was the sixth emperor of the Mughal Empire, ruling ...
extended the mosque by constructing four Arch
An arch is a vertical curved structure that spans an elevated space and may or may not support the weight above it, or in case of a horizontal arch like an arch dam, the hydrostatic pressure against it.
Arches may be synonymous with vaul ...
es in the front portion in 1692 AD. Among the magnificent fort, Amkhar (Public Hall) and Jama Masjid are the only structures still remain in good condition.
Structure
The mosque is located near the Killa Arrak of Aurangabad. Out of the 9 pointed arches in the front 5 were erected by Malik Ambar.
Gallery
See also
* Tourist attractions in Aurangabad, Maharashtra * Aurangabad, Maharashtra *Alamgir Mosque, Aurangabad
The Shahi Mosque, also known as the Alamgiri Mosque, is located in Aurangabad, a city in Maharashtra, India. It was built in 1693 by Mughal emperor Aurangzeb for his private use. It is one of the few surviving structures of the Qila-e-Ark, a f ...
*Kali Masjid, Jalna
Kali Masjid, also known as Jumma Masjid, is a 16th-century mosque, known for its unique architectural features with black stones and rich cultural heritage. It is located in Jalna, Jalna district of Maharashtra and attracts visitors from aroun ...
References
Mosques in Aurangabad Tourist attractions in Aurangabad district, Maharashtra Religious buildings and structures completed in 1612 Aurangabad Ahmadnagar Sultanate {{India-mosque-stub