Patthar Masjid Srinagar, Kashmir, India

These are photographs of English commemorative metal plate and 397 years old Patthar Masjid located near Zaona Kadal Srinagar, Kashmir, India. English commemorative metal plate erected by Superintending Archeologist Archeological Survey of India Srinagar Circle provides this historical information about Patthar Masjid Srinagar:


"Patthar Masjid, Srinagar

Patthar Masjid (the stone mosque) (Latitude 34'05'28" N, Longitude 74°48'22" E) was built by Empress Nurjahan in A. H. 1033 (A. D. 1623). The mosque is rectangular in plan having nine bays and sloping roof which is supported by outer walls and columns inside made of local Grey stone. Its facade consists of nine arches including a large arched portico in the centre. The arched openings enclosed in shallow decorative recessed arches are set within rectangular frames. The plinth is Surmounted by lotus leaf coping and decoration in the form of Guldastas, stars and panelling can also be seen at places. The portion between projecting cornices and eaves is curved with series of lotus leaves in relief. Flight of steps on either side of central front arch provides access to enter-floor and roof. The lower portion of the massive columns inside is of stone while the upper portion is of bricks plastered with lime mortar.

The compound wall is of brick monsory having shallow arched niches. Each stone carries a Mason's mark.

Superintending Archeologist Archeological Survey of India Srinagar Circle, Srinagar (2017)."


Courtesy by Mr Qamar Sahib


Sources:

1- Commemorative metal plate

Mosque And Tomb of Bibi Ji Ahmedabad, Gujrat, India

Mosque And Tomb of Bibi Ji Ahmedabad, Gujrat, India



These are photographs of English commemoratives stone and 565 years old mosque built by Mukhduma-i-Jahan, Mother of Sultan Qutbuddin Ahmad Shah II in 1454 A. D. This mosque is famous for its shaking minarets. The tomb of this Royal lady is situated to the East of this mosque. The mosque presents unique architectural style of its time.

English Commemorative Stone provides this useful information:


'Mosque and Tomb of Bibi Ji


This is one of the largest mosques famous for its shaking minarets. The facade is this mosque is unique in details in addition to the three central archways. Its wings are in the shape of triple arched formation having a doorway and side open windows with richly carved screen under them. The minars are massive but elegant in appearance. It's lower parts are richly carved and its Neches filled in with floral ornamentation of varied patterns. In the north end of the prayer hall is the Mulkhana or royal gallery enclosed by perforated screens.

The mosque was built by Mukhduma-i-Jahan, Mother of Sultan Qutbuddin Ahmad Shah II in 1454 A. D. This Royal lady lies buried in the Mausoleum which is situated to the East of the mosque '



Photographs By Mr. Amitabh Joshi Sahib


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1- Commemorative Stone

Siddi Saeed Mosque located at Ahmedabad, Gujrat, India

Siddi Saeed Mosque Ahmedabad, Gujrat, India.


These are some photographs of English /Gujrati commemoratives stone and late Sixteenth century beautiful building of Siddi Saeed Mosque located at Ahmedabad, Gujrat, India. Siddi Saeed Mosque is still in functional condition and open for five times prayers.


English inscription of bilingual Commemorative Stone Reads As below :

' Siddi Saeed Mosque
C. A. D. 1572
This mosque was built by one Sidi Saeed, an Abyssinian in the service of Rumi Khan, the second son of Khuda Wand Khan Khawaja Safar Salmani, the Governor of Surat during the tenth Gujarat Sultan Muhammad Shah III (1537-1553). Later Sidi Saeed joined the personal retinue of Bilal Jhajhar Khan the famous Abyssinian General in the army of Last Sultan of Gujrat. He was learned man with a valuable library. He died in 1576 and his tomb lies near near the north wall of the compound. '


Photographs By Mr Amitabh Joshi Sahib


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1- Commemorative Stone

Jamia Masjid Faridabad, Haryana, India

Great Mughal Times Jamia Masjid Faridabad, Haryana, India


These are photographs of Persian poetic commemorative stone and early seventeenth century beautiful building of Jamia Mosque located at Faridabad, Haryana, India. This mosque was constructed by Murtaza Khan commonly known as Sheikh Farid Bukhari. He was a Noble man who played a dominant role in defeating King Jahangir 's rebel som Khusro near Bharowal. Sheikh Farid was honored with the title of Murtaza Khan and place as jagir where he built a Serai and a mosque. The locality was given the name of Fatehabad (the place of victory). The town of Fatehabad still survives on Tarn Taran-Goindwal road in the district of Tarn Taran in East Punjab. The town of Faridabad itself was named after Sheikh Farid. Jamia Masjid Faridabad is still in functioning position where Muslims offer prayers of five times.

The Persian poetic inscription of the Jamia Masjid Faridabad reads as :

'Ya Allah
La ila il Allah Muhammad Rasool Allah

Ba' ahd Shah Noor al Din Jahangir
Shahinshahi badin wa dad wa ahsan
Asas in babai khair banihad
Farid asar wa millat  Murtaza Khan
Ba'z wa Shauqat wa jud wa sakhawat
Khalf ibn al-khalf ta shah mardan
Raqam khair al-baqa az khamah sarzad
P'itarikh in Javed Banyan.
Sana 1014. '

English Translation :

' O Allah
There is no God But Allah, Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah

During the reign of Shah Noor al Din Jahangir. The Emperor who is Pious, just and liberal. Erected this religious building, the unique of the age and faith, Murtaza Khan. Honored, powerful, generous and liberal, a worthy king of the men(Ali). The word khair al biqa issued from the pen. As the date of this lasting structure. Year 1014 Hijri (1605 A. D). '

The word' Khair al biqa' from a chronologram which also yield the the date year 1014. (600+10+200+1+30+2+100+1+70=1014).

Photographs By Mr Rameen Khan (Delhi)

Photographs Gifted by Sir Subhash Parihar Sahib

Sources:

1- Persian inscription of commemoratives stone

2- Subhash Parihar, 'An Early Seventeenth Century Inscription From Faridabad, Haryana, India' (Article).

These are photographs of English /Urdu Commemorative board and remains of Mughal Times old mosque located inside Archeological remains of Harappa District Sahiwal, Punjab, Pakistan. This mosque was built with reused Harappan bricks.



Historical Information Written on commemorative board describes as:


' The Old Mosque'


This ruined mosque appears to have been built in the Mughal period (1526-1707 A. D) originally referred to as an Eid Gah. This structure was probably built as a place of worship to Commemorations of a renowned person from the local community and it may be associated with the tomb of Baba Noor Shah Wali to the West. The mosque measures 12 meters north - south and may have a rectangular shape, no indication of roof have been found. It has five arches in the western wall which are found only in a few other early mosques generally associated with burial structure. The mosque was constructed with reused Harappan bricks period and is built on the top of massive city wall of Harappan period (2600-1900 B. C.) that enclosed the part of the site called Mound 'AB'. The Harappan city wall was constructed of mud bricks with baked bricks facing superstructure. Conservation of the mosque began after detailed documentation of the original structure and excavation of the adjacent areas. Decayed bricks were replaced and a supporting foundation revetment was built along the existing walls. The preserved wall have been strengthened by repointing with Kankar lime plaster and the arches were constructed. Clay plaster has been applied over the eastern face to limit further damage to the underlying Harappan period structures until additional conservation measures can be implemented. Excavation and conservation is made by Dr. R. H. Meadow and Dr. J. M. Kenoyer in collaboration with the Department of Archeology and Museums in 1993-94.'

Photographs By Ali Babar