Lal Darwaza Mosque

Lal Darwaza Mosque is a 15th-century mosque located in the Lal Darwaza locality of Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh. Built in 1447 during the Sharqi dynasty, it was commissioned by Queen Bibi Raji in honour of saint Sayyid Ali Dawood Kutubbudin. Notable for its distinctive Sharqi architecture, the mosque features a large arched gateway painted red, three domes and ornate pillared halls. It remains an active place of worship and a significant example of Jaunpur's medieval Islamic heritage.

Visitors can expect a compact, historic mosque complex built in the Sharqi style with a prominent red-painted arched gateway, a large rectangular courtyard, three bulbous domes, and a pillared prayer hall with intricate stone work. The setting is within a dense urban neighbourhood of Jaunpur, close to other Sharqi monuments. Visitors can explore the courtyard, view the facade and interior prayer hall, observe architectural details, and experience an active religious site with a calm atmosphere.

Built in 1447 CE during the reign of Sultan Mahmud Shah Sharqi of the Sharqi dynasty of Jaunpur. Commissioned by his queen Bibi Raji (Rajye Bibi) and dedicated to the saint Sayyid Ali Dawood Kutubbudin. It is one of the three major mosques of the Sharqi period in Jaunpur alongside Atala Masjid and Jama Masjid, representing the distinctive Jaunpur or Sharqi style of Indo-Islamic architecture.

An active Islamic place of worship and an important example of Sharqi architectural heritage in Jaunpur. It reflects the cultural and artistic patronage of the Sharqi Sultanate and remains a focal point for the local Muslim community and for visitors interested in medieval architecture of Uttar Pradesh.