Nagina Mosque

Nagina Mosque
Religion
AffiliationIslam
DistrictPanchmahal
Ecclesiastical or organizational statusRuins
LeadershipMahmud Begada
Year consecrated15th century
StatusPart of UNESCO Heritage Park
Location
LocationIndia
MunicipalityChampaner
StateGujarat
Nagina Mosque is located in Gujarat
Nagina Mosque
Shown within Gujarat
Geographic coordinates22°29′09″N 73°32′14″E / 22.4859°N 73.5371°E / 22.4859; 73.5371
Architecture
TypeMosque
StyleBlend of Hindu-Muslim-Jain Architecture
Completed15th century
Specifications
Dome(s)Three
Minaret(s)Two
MaterialsRubble Masonry

Nagina Mosque (meaning 'Jewel Mosque', see Negin) is a mosque in Champaner, Gujarat, India. It was built during the time of Mahmud Begada, in the 15th century, as were several other masjids, such as the Kevada, Bawaman, Ek Minar, Jama, Khajuri, and Shahar Ki.[1] It has minarets, globe-like domes, and narrow stairs.[2] It is part of the Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.[3]

  1. ^ Congress (2003). Proceedings of the Indian History Congress. Indian History Congress. p. 342. Retrieved 29 September 2012.
  2. ^ Singh, Sarina (1 September 2009). India. LP. pp. 742–. ISBN 978-1-74179-151-8. Retrieved 29 September 2012.
  3. ^ "Champaner-Pavagarh World Heritage Site– Gujarat" (PDF). UNESCO Organization.[permanent dead link]