Tank Mosque

Tank Mosque, also known as Tanka Masjid, is a 14th-century mosque located on the embankment of Malav Talav in Dholka, Ahmedabad district, Gujarat. Built in 1361 CE during the Delhi Sultanate period, it derives its name from its position beside the historic reservoir. Noted for early Indo-Islamic architecture with arched facades and stone masonry, it is a protected Monument of National Importance and a key heritage attraction in Dholka.

Visitors can expect a historic stone mosque situated directly beside the Malav Talav reservoir in central Dholka. The structure features arched entrances, domes, and open courtyard areas typical of early Indo-Islamic architecture. The surroundings include the tank embankment and old town streets. Visitors can view the exterior architecture, courtyard, and prayer hall from outside prayer times, and observe the integration of the mosque with the historic water tank landscape.

Built in 1361 CE (Hijri 762) during the Tughlaq period of the Delhi Sultanate, the Tank Mosque is among the earliest Islamic monuments in Gujarat. Constructed on the embankment of the Malav Talav, it represents early Indo-Islamic architectural style in the region and is designated as a Monument of National Importance by the Archaeological Survey of India.

The mosque is an active Islamic place of worship and an important example of Gujarat's early Islamic heritage. Its siting beside the Malav Talav illustrates the historical tradition of integrating water reservoirs with religious and community architecture in Gujarat.