About Rani Rupmati Mosque
Rani Rupmati Mosque is a 15th-century mosque located in the Mirzapur area of Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Built between 1430 and 1440 during the Gujarat Sultanate period and associated with Rani Rupmati, wife of Sultan Qutb-ud-Din Ahmad Shah II, it is noted for its Indo-Islamic architecture. The structure features three domes, slender minarets, intricately carved pillars and jali work, blending Hindu and Islamic design elements, and is protected as a heritage monument.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a historic mosque complex in the walled city area of Ahmedabad with a courtyard, prayer hall with three domes, two slender minarets, and intricately carved stone pillars, arches and jali screens. The setting is urban and relatively quiet compared to larger mosques. Visitors can explore the exterior facade, courtyard and prayer hall exterior, observe Indo-Islamic architectural details, and experience a functioning religious site with heritage character.
Key highlights
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15th-century Gujarat Sultanate architecture blending Hindu and Islamic styles
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Three domes with slender minarets flanking the central arch
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Intricately carved pillars, arches and stone jali work
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Historic courtyard layout typical of Ahmedabad mosques
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Protected heritage monument in Ahmedabad's walled city area
History of Rani Rupmati Mosque
Built between 1430 and 1440 during the Gujarat Sultanate period, associated with Rani Rupmati, wife of Sultan Qutb-ud-Din Ahmad Shah II. It represents the early Ahmedabad style of Indo-Islamic architecture developed under the Gujarat Sultans, combining Islamic arches and domes with Hindu temple craftsmanship in stone carving, and is listed as a protected monument by the Archaeological Survey of India.
Culture & Context
A functioning Islamic religious site and an important example of Ahmedabad's Indo-Islamic heritage. It reflects the syncretic architectural tradition of 15th-century Gujarat and contributes to the historic character of Ahmedabad's walled city, which is recognized for its dense concentration of Sultanate-era mosques and monuments.
Route
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