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Rani roopmati Mosque

Historical Brief
• This Mosque is a Typical Structure of the early
sixtieth century(1430-1440 AD) This mosque
represents a significant development of mosque
architecture in Ahmedabad.
• Established by: Sultan Mehmud Beghara
• It is also remarkable for the rich and varied
sculpture of its minar, buttresses, balconied and
Latticed Windows.
• This Monument has been declared to be of
national importance under the ancient
monuments and archeological” sites and remains
act 1958 ( 24 of 1958).

Architectural Style:
Islamic Architecture

Architectural Style:
Indo-Sarsenic Architecture - Mosque

Architectural Considerations:

• The roof of Central Part so raised as to admit Light
and air into the inventor of the three
• Arched entrances in the façade , the central one is
flanked by the minarets one on each side, The
• small entrances have Projected balcony windows
• On each side and a latticed window near the ends
of the facade.

Architectural
elements

Major Architectural Elements:
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Minarets
Jharukha
Corbelled Stone Domes
Arch
Brackets
Mihrab
Mimbar
Praying area
Jali & Other Decorative Features

Decays

SALT CRUST - EFFLORESCENCE

Change in colour due to air pollution &
Temperature Difference

Detoriation

Decay
s

More than One type of decay(Mixed)

Cracks

Values
• It has survived the hazards of 600 years of
usefulness,it has a good claim to being called
historic.
• It is blend of Hindu and Muslim architecture
• Dome is buitified by hindu style pattern
• The prayer hall of the mosque is of great
aesthetic value, consisting of exquisite
carvings.

AIM

• Tourist Attraction
• Proper Maintainance & Cleaning
• All the major & Minor repair works should
be carried out