Lal Masjid, Tijara
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| Lal Masjid | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Mosque |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Tijara, Rajasthan |
| Country | India |
  Location of the mosque in Rajasthan | |
| Coordinates | 27°55′59″N 76°51′51″E / 27.93303°N 76.86419°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque architecture |
| Style | Mughal |
| Founder | Hindal Mirza |
| Completed | 17th century |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 35 m (115 ft) |
| Width | 12 m (40 ft) |
| Dome | Three (once since collapsed) |
| Minaret | Four |
| Materials | Red stone |
| Official name | Tijara |
| Designated | 19 April 1976 |
| Reference no. | N-RJ-145 |
The Lal Masjid (lit. 'Red Mosque') is a mosque located in Tijara, in the state of Rajasthan, India. It is listed as a monument of national importance.[1][2]
The Lal Masjid' is so named due to its reddish colour, and is situated to the east of the town of Tijara. It was built by Hindal Mirza, who had received Tijara as a jagir from his father, the Mughal emperor Babur.[3][4]
