Malik Isan's Mosque

Malik Isan's Mosque, also known as Isanpur Mosque or Gumle Masjid, is a medieval mosque in Isanpur area of Ahmedabad, India.

Malik Isan's Mosque
Religion
AffiliationIslam
StatusActive
Location
LocationIsanpur, Ahmedabad
MunicipalityAhmedabad Municipal Corporation
StateGujarat
Location in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Malik Isan's Mosque (Gujarat)
Geographic coordinates22.9791485°N 72.599263°E / 22.9791485; 72.599263
Architecture
TypeMosque
StyleIndo-Islamic architecture
FounderMalik Isan
Designated as NHLMonument of National Importance
ASI Monument No. N-GJ-46

History and architecture

The mosque was built by Malik Isan in c.1520. Malik Isan or Isan Sultani entitled Nizam-ul-Mulk was a noble in the court of Mahmud Begada. He founded the Isanpur suburb of Ahmedabad.[1][2][3][4]

The whole complex is built on raised platform which can be approached by porches on north and east side. The courtyard is square and the mosque is situated on the west side. The façade of the mosque is divided in three parts each covered with equal sized domes. The central part is raised than two side domes. The tomb of Malik Isan is situated opposite to the mosque.[4][5][6]

The mosque was damaged in 2001 Gujarat earthquake and was again vandalised during 2002 Gujarat violence.[7] The structure is further threatened by encroachments.[8]

References
  1. Achyut Yagnik (2 February 2011). Ahmedabad: From Royal city to Megacity. Penguin Books Limited. p. 35. ISBN 978-81-8475-473-5.
  2. James Burgess; Henry Cousens (1897). Revised lists of antiquarian remains in the Bombay Presidency: and the native states of Baroda, Palanpur, Radhanpur, Kathiawad, Kachh, Kolhapur, and the southern Maratha minor states. Printed at the Government central press. p. 79.
  3. India. Superintendent of Census Operations, Gujarat (1964). District Census Handbook. Director, Government Print. and Stationery, Gujarat State. p. 50.
  4. K. V. Soundara Rajan (1980). Ahmadabad. Archaeological Survey of India. pp. 55–56.
  5. "Malik Isan's Mosque". British Library. Retrieved 15 December 2013.
  6. George Michell; Philip H. Davies (1989). Guide to Monuments of India 2: 2islamic, Rajput, European. Viking. p. 346. ISBN 978-0-670-80847-2.
  7. "Vandalised in 2002, city mosque still in ruins". Indian Express. 19 April 2011. Retrieved 15 December 2014.
  8. "Protected Isanpur mosque besieged". The Times of India. 13 September 2012. Retrieved 15 December 2014.
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