Shahi Masjid, Prayagraj
Former mosque in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India
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The Shahi Masjid (Arabic: شاہی مسجد) was a former mosque, since demolished, located in the Saidabad area of Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad), in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. Established in 1643 CE, the mosque was demolished on January 9, 2023, as part of a road-widening project.[1][2][3]
AffiliationIslam (former)
Ecclesiastical or organizational statusMosque (1643–2023)
StatusDemolished
LocationSaidabad, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
| Shahi Masjid | |
|---|---|
شاہی مسجد | |
The former mosque in 2019, prior to its demolition in 2023 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam (former) |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Mosque (1643–2023) |
| Status | Demolished |
| Location | |
| Location | Saidabad, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh |
| Country | India |
  Former location of the demolished mosque in Uttar Pradesh | |
| Coordinates | 25°26′09″N 81°50′47″E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque architecture |
| Style | |
| Completed | 1643 CE |
| Demolished | January 9, 2023 |
| Dome | Three |
History
The masjid was believed to have been constructed during the 17th century,[a] possibly under the rule of Sher Shah Suri, who established the Sur Empire in India. The mosque was, prior to its demolition, the oldest Mughal mosque in Prayagraj.
In 2023, the mosque was demolished to make way for a road-widening project on the Grant Trunk Road.[4][2][5]
Gallery
Aerial view of the mosque with one large and two small domes
Dome interior of the mosque
Inscription
See also
Notes
- Some claim 16th century. However, inscription reads 1643 AD.
