Dastur Khan's Mosque

Dastur Khan's Mosque

Paththarwali Masjid

Dastur Khan's Mosque
Location in Gujarat, India
Basic information
Location Ahmedabad
Geographic coordinates 23°01′04″N 72°35′21″E / 23.0177778°N 72.5891667°E / 23.0177778; 72.5891667Coordinates: 23°01′04″N 72°35′21″E / 23.0177778°N 72.5891667°E / 23.0177778; 72.5891667
Affiliation Islam
Municipality Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation
State Gujarat
Status Active
Architectural description
Architectural type Mosque
Architectural style Indo-Islamic architecture
Founder Dastur Khan
Completed 1486 or 1463
Designated as NHL National Monument of Importance
ASI Monument No. N-GJ-33

Dastur Khan's Mosque, also known as Paththarwali Masjid, is a medieval mosque in Ahmedabad, India.

The mosque is located south of Jama Masjid near the Astodia Gate. The mosque was built in 1486 or 1463 during the reign of Mahmud Begada in the city by Dastur Khan, also known as Malik Khasazada, one of his ministers.[1]

Perforated stone windows of the mosque
The colonnade

The tomb of Dastur Khan is located near the south doorway in an open courtyard within the complex of the mosque. The courtyard walls are decorated with perforated stone windows.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Ward (1 January 1998). Gujarat–Daman–Diu: A Travel Guide. Orient Longman Limited. pp. 30–31. ISBN 978-81-250-1383-9.
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