Akbari Masjid (Ajmer)

India / Rajasthan / Ajmer / আজমেড় শরিফ
This Mosque was constructed by Emperor Akbar as a token of his Devotion and Gratitude on the occasion of the birth of prince Salim (Jahangir) in the year 1455 A.D. It is a Square of 140x140x2 feet and its central area is 56 (feets) high. In the centre, there had been a hauz (tank) for wazoo (ablution).Owing to certain resons, the hauz was closed and covered. Now the Mosque is known as Akbari Mosque. At present this place also houses a Quranic Educational Institution to provide religious education to the children.
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Coordinates:   26°27'24"N   74°37'39"E

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  • It is mentioned in Wikipedia that, the mosque was constructed by Shah Jahan
  • The articles in Wikipedia are uploaded by different individuals who may or may not have the knowledge of the subject. Wikipedia is not an standard encyclopedia. Its content may often be wrong and misleading. The Mosque was commissioned by Mughul Emperor Akbar and it is established history. Peace.. Sahibzada Syed Abdul Aziz Chishty.
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