Christened as Ashaval, Ashapalli, Karnavati, Rajnagar and Shrinagar in the past, the historic city of Ahmedabad has been admired for the plethora of historic sites that allures every traveller. Abounded with classic heritage sites and rich culture, Ahmedabad is the only city in the country to have been honoured as the World Heritage City by UNESCO.

One of the most amazing vantage points of the ancient city is the famed Rani Rupmati mosque. Situated in the Mirzapur area of Ahmedabad, the mosque was built by Mahmud Begda and named after his wife Rupmati. More popular as Mirzapur Queen’s Mosque the iconic structure is located at a distance of 2 km from Bhadra Fort.

History

An auspicious pilgrim site of the Muslims was built by Mahmud Begada, the brother of Sultan Qutbuddin. Rani Rupmati was the wife Sultan Qutbuddin who was married to Mahmud Begada after the death of Sultan. Rani Rupmati was an intelligent and beautiful princess of Dhar also known as Rupmanjari.

Though a Hindu, Rani Rupmati was married to the Muslim king, which was a common feature those days. As such most of the monuments built during those times illustrated a perfect blend of Muslim and Hindu styles of architecture.

Mosque

An architectural masterpiece that is 105 feet long and 46 feet broad rises to a height of 32 feet. Attractions of the site include the intricately designed windows decorated with floral designs. The Minarets were partially damaged during the 1819 Rann of Kutch earthquake.

The small entrances on the sides of the mosque have projected balcony window on its sides and a latticed window at the end. One of the distinct features of the mosque is the latticed windows and well decorated ceiling of the domes. Exquisitely carved prayer hall is another attraction of the sacred building.

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Tourists would get soaked in the atmosphere of the amazingly beautiful mosque that stands majestically with beautiful three domes supported by twelve pillars. An elaborate central arch and the carved galleries add to the charm of the magnificent mosque.

The amazing mosque features the lamp of knowledge reflecting Jain style of architecture. Fabulous floral designs, kalplata and kalpavriksha features Hindu style of architecture. A key attraction of the mosque is the beautiful prayer niche or the mihrab.

North east of the mosque lies a Roza holding the remains of the queen Rupmati. This dramatic structure is rectangular in shape with the main entrance located on the eastern side. Travellers would be spellbound with the stunning mosque which has the central dome elevated to let the sunlight peep in gently into the sacred place. Richly carved minarets epitomize the beauty of the Indo-Islamic architecture.

Nearby Attractions

Situated in the old ancient city, the mosque is also close to significant sites like Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, Lal Darwaja, Bhadra Fort, Teen Darwaza and Rani no Hajiro.

Routes

Rani Rupmati Mosque is located in Mirzapur opposite St. Xavier’s School, on the road connecting the Bhadra Fort to the Delhi Gate. Ahmedabad is well connected with various parts of the country through rail, air and road.

Sardar Vallabhai Patel International airport has several domestic and international flights connecting different countries and various Indian cities with Ahmedabad. Buses are run by both private and government operators that can be boarded from Paldi or Gita Mandir bus stand.

Kalupur Railway Station is the main railway station which has several trains running from different parts of the country to the city. Local taxis, buses, cab or auto rickshaws can be boarded from railway station, bus stand or airport to reach the sacred place.

Entry Timings and Fees

The remarkable mosque is open from 9 am in the morning till 8 pm in the evening. There is no entry charge for visiting the mosque.

FAQ’s and General Information about Rani Rupmati Mosque

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