Lal Masjid, Tijara

Lal Masjid
Religion
AffiliationIslam
Location
LocationTijara, Rajasthan
CountryIndia
Architecture
StyleMughal
FounderHindal Mirza
Reference no.N-RJ-145

Lal Masjid, Tijara is a mosque located in Tijara, in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is listed as a monument of national importance.[1][2]

Background

Lal Masjid ("red mosque") is so named due to its reddish color. It was built by Hindal Mirza, who had received Tijara as a jagir from his father, the Mughal emperor Babur.[3][4]

Description

The mosque is situated to the east of the town of Tijara. The mosque building is rectangular, measuring 115 by 40 feet (35 m × 12 m). There are fluted minarets at each of the four corners. The façade contains three arched doorways leading into the prayer hall. It was originally covered by three domes, with the central dome being larger than the others; as of 2024, the southern dome has collapsed. The remains of a pillared cupola can be seen atop the central dome.[1][3]

Interior

The prayer-hall measures 100 by 25 feet (30.5 m × 7.6 m).[3]

References

  1. ^ a b "Tijara". Archaeological Survey of India, Jaipur Circle. Archived from the original on 2024-07-21.
  2. ^ Shokoohy, Shokoohy Mehrdad (2020-03-18). Bayana: The Sources of Mughal Architecture. Edinburgh University Press. ISBN 978-1-4744-6074-3.
  3. ^ a b c Cunningham, Alexander (2000) [1885]. Report of a tour in Eastern Rajputana in 1882-83. Vol. XX. New Delhi: Director General, Archaeological Survey of India. p. 117.
  4. ^ Singh, Chandramani (2002). Protected Monuments of Rajasthan. Jawahar Kala Kendra. ISBN 978-81-86782-60-6.