Dastur Khan's Mosque

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

Dastur Khan's Mosque
Dastur Khan's Mosque
Religion
AffiliationIslam
StatusActive
Location
LocationAhmedabad
MunicipalityAhmedabad Municipal Corporation
StateGujarat
Location in Gujarat, India
Geographic coordinates23.0177778°N 72.5891667°E / 23.0177778; 72.5891667
Architecture
TypeMosque
StyleIndo-Islamic architecture
FounderDastur Khan
Completed1486 or 1463
Designated as NHLNational Monument of Importance
ASI Monument No. N-GJ-33

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. 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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