Moti Masjid, Bhopal
Mosque in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
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The Moti Masjid is a mosque located in Bhopal, in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. The mosque was commissioned by Sikandar Jahan and was completed in 1860.[1] A replica of the Jama Masjid of Delhi,[2] red sandstone and white marble were used in its construction.[3]
StatusActive
LocationBhopal, Bhopal district, Madhya Pradesh
| Moti Masjid | |
|---|---|
The mosque façade, in 2012 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Mosque |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Bhopal, Bhopal district, Madhya Pradesh |
| Country | India |
Location of the mosque in Madhya Pradesh | |
| Coordinates | 23°15′20″N 77°23′56″E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque architecture |
| Style | Indo-Islamic |
| Founder | Sikandar Jahan |
| Completed | 1860 |
| Specifications | |
| Dome | Three (maybe more) |
| Minaret | Two |
| Materials | Red sandstone; white marble |