Rani Sipri Ki Masjid

Rani Sipri's Mosque additionally called Rani Sipri ni Masjid or Masjid-e-angina, previously known as Rani Asni's Mosque, is a medieval mosque in the walled town of Ahmedabad, Gujarat in India. This mosque was commissioned in 1514 by way of queen Sipri, the wife of Mahmud Begada, a Sultan who ruled Gujarat.

It is likewise referred to as Masjid-e-Nagina due to the difficult jali carvings on its partitions. The mosque is known after the Hindu queen of Sultan Mahmud Begada, Rani Sipri.

The queen commissioned this mosque in 1514 A.D. Whilst her husband executed their son for some misdemeanor. After her death, the queen was buried in this mosque. Inside, there's additionally a Jenana, a separate vicinity for girls to worship.

The Jali display paintings that include flowing vegetation and timber are the top enchantment of this monument. Similar difficult Jali paintings may be visible in different Islamic architectural monuments within the metropolis like Siddi Sayyed Jali and Sarkhej Roza.

History of Rani Sipri’s Mosque

One of the priceless gems of the city located in the walled city of Ahmedabad was built by Queen Sipri in 1514. The mosque was built after the king and the queen had executed their son for an offense. Situated near Astodia Darwaza, it also houses the burial remains of the queen.

Rani Sipri was the daughter of a Hindu chief who had married one of the sons of Ahmed Shah. Inter religious marriages were common in those days and as such historic sites built by the rulers reflected a merge of Hindu, Jain, and Islamic styles of architecture.

Architecture of Rani Sipri’s Mosque

Travelers would appreciate its ancient architecture that perfectly blends the Islamic and Hindu styles of architecture. Though the auspicious place of worship is a small structure, it draws the attention of the visitors to its splendid wall carvings. Renowned as a Jewel of a mosque, the ancient site with two bays is 54 ft long, 24 ft broad, and rises to a height of 50 ft.

The mosque features striking minarets with the base of the south-east minaret carved in the Hindu style of architecture. The mosque’s prominent features are its columns and jali work with striking floral motifs and plants. It holds a separate area of worship called Jenana in the upstairs of the building.

There are two windows in the south end facing the street which reflect Hindu styles of architecture with elaborately carved brackets. It has a long corridor and a domed roof. Notable features include the intricately carved windows or Jharokhas on the southern walls.