Alif Khan Mosque

Alif Khan Mosque is a historic 14th-century mosque located in Dholka town in Ahmedabad district, Gujarat, India. Built in 1325 CE by Alif Khan during the Delhi Sultanate period, it is among the earliest surviving Islamic monuments in Gujarat. The mosque is noted for its early Indo-Islamic architecture, arched facades and pillared prayer hall. It remains an active place of worship and a protected heritage structure reflecting Dholka's medieval importance.

Visitors can expect a historic stone mosque with arched entrances, a pillared prayer hall and an open courtyard typical of early Indo-Islamic architecture in Gujarat. The structure is located within the old town area of Dholka surrounded by residential lanes. Visitors can view the exterior facade, interior prayer hall and architectural details. The site is an active religious place with a quiet atmosphere, suitable for sightseeing, photography of the exterior and observing heritage craftsmanship.

Built in 1325 CE by Alif Khan, a governor under the Delhi Sultanate, during the reign of Muhammad bin Tughlaq. It is considered one of the earliest extant mosques in Gujarat and an early example of Indo-Islamic architecture in the region, marking the establishment of Sultanate influence in Dholka, which was an important medieval town.

The mosque remains an active Islamic place of worship and a significant heritage landmark for Dholka. It represents the early phase of Islamic architecture in Gujarat and is valued for its historical and architectural heritage within the town's collection of medieval mosques and monuments.