Rajasthan News Desk !!! Rajasthan is not only famous for Rajput architecture and history but it also has many structures and mosques of the Mughal period which showcase the architecture of that period and Mughal influence. Rajasthan is famous all over the world for its forts, palaces and tourist places as well as many temples, mosques, dargahs, gurudwaras and churches due to its secularism.
There are many mosques and dargahs in Rajasthan which are highly recognized at the world level. These mosques and dargahs are important from the religious and tourism point of view for the Muslim community as well as people of other religions. Many thanks to all the viewers for giving so much love to our Ajmer Sharif and Rajasthan’s major Gurudwaras video, which gives a living proof of Rajasthan’s secularism. If you have not seen these videos till now, then you will find their link in the description of the video. There are many such dargahs and mosques which are highly recognized in the Muslim community, around which a large Muslim population resides. Muslims and devotees of other religions from Rajasthan and India as well as from the country and abroad come to these places for worship. There are many dargahs and mosques in Rajasthan which display an unprecedented display of Islamic and Rajputi architectural style, due to which they are a center of attraction for Muslim pilgrims as well as tourists and art lovers. So let us take you today on a tour of 5 beautiful and famous mosques and dargahs of Rajasthan
Ajmer Sharif Dargah
Ajmer Sharif Dargah, i.e. the tomb of Moinuddin Chishti, located in the city of Ajmer in the state of Rajasthan, is a symbol of faith not only for Muslims in India but also for people of every religion. Ajmer Sharif Dargah, one of the main dargahs of Rajasthan, has its own unique recognition, because Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, who came from Persia, took samadhi here. Due to the secular and social teachings given by Sufi saint Moinuddin Chishti, this dargah is highly recognized among people of all religions, castes and faiths. This dargah was built by the Mughals after the death of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in 1236. The world’s largest vessel is also present in this dargah, which is called Badi Degh. It is said about Ajmer Sharif Dargah that whoever asks for anything here with a true heart, his prayer is definitely accepted. The Dargah of Moinuddin Chishti is one of the most important Muslim pilgrimage sites in the world for the believers of Islam, where millions of Muslim devotees and tourists from all over the world and across the country come to worship.
two and a half day hut
One of the most famous mosques in Rajasthan, Dhai Din Ka Jhopra is a famous Muslim pilgrimage and historical site, which was built in 1192 AD by Qutbuddin Aibak at the behest of Afghan commander Mohammad Ghori. The structure was completed in 1199 AD and was beautified by Iltutmish, the emperor of Delhi, in 1213 AD. Dhai Din Ka Jhopra is a famous monument which is one of the oldest mosques in Rajasthan. It is believed that this Indo-Islamic architecture site was built in two and a half days and that is why it is named Dhai Din Ka Jhopra. This mosque has a total of 70 pillars, whose height is about 25 feet. Each of its pillars has beautiful carvings in Indo-Islamic architecture. Many buildings around here have become ruins but the area of the mosque is still preserved.
Jama Masjid of Tonk
One of the largest mosques in India is the Jama Masjid of Tonk, where an unmatched grand example of Mughal architecture can be seen. The construction of the Jama Masjid was started in 1817 by the first Nawab of Tonk, Amir Khan, and the construction work of this mosque was completed between 1834 and 1864 during the time of his son Nawab Wazir-ud-Daula. The interior and walls of the mosque are decorated with gold paintings and enameling, which further enhances the internal beauty of this mosque, as well as on the outside there are four huge minarets which can be seen from a long distance, which you can see from any corner of the city. Built in the lap of Aravali, this magnificent mosque looks even more attractive due to being surrounded by nature and is established as a heritage of the Nawabi dynasty due to its architecture.
Ak Bari Masjid Ajmer: Ak Bari Masjid is a famous mosque of Rajasthan located on Ander Kote Road between Shahjahani Gate and Buland Darwaza in Ajmer. Emperor Akbar built this mosque in the year 1455 to celebrate the fulfillment of a wish. Built in red sandstone, Ak Bari Masjid is decorated with white and green stones which add to its beauty. There are long entrance gates around this mosque, which increase its beauty manifold. Ak Bari Masjid, included in the major mosques of Rajasthan, is a Muslim pilgrimage site as well as a Quranic educational institution in which Islamic education is provided to Muslim children.
Tarkin Dargah Nagaur
Tarkeen Dargah is one of the most famous dargahs of Rajasthan which is located inside the Nagaur Fort. After Ajmer-e-Sharif Dargah, this mosque is one of the most important religious places in the country for the Muslim community. Tarkeen Dargah was built in the memory of Khwaja Hamiduddin Nagauri who was the most loved disciple of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti. This dargah is one of the finest structures of Rajput and Mughal architecture in the world. This famous dargah was built in the year 1322 in the memory of Hazrat Sufi Hamiduddin Nagauri. Sufi saint Khwaja Hamiduddin Nagauri was born in Nagaur and dedicated most of his life to the upliftment of the poor and the Dalits in Nagaur. The beautification work of this mosque made of Jaisalmeri yellow stone was done by Muhammad bin Tughlaq 650 years ago.
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