Shahi Masjid Prayagraj
| Shahi Masjid | |
|---|---|
شاہی مسجد | |
 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Status | Demolished |
| Location | |
| Location | Saidabad, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India |
  Shown within Uttar Pradesh | |
| Geographic coordinates | 25°26′09″N 81°50′47″E / 25.4358°N 81.8463°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Style | Islamic |
| Date established | 16th century |
| Demolished | 9 January 2023 |
Shahi Masjid was a historic mosque located in the Saidabad area of Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad), Uttar Pradesh, India, dating back to the 16th century. The mosque was demolished on January 9, 2023, as part of a road-widening project.[1][2][3]
History
[edit]The Masjid was believed to have been constructed during the 16th century, possibly under the rule of Sher Shah Suri, who established the Sur Empire in India
Demolition
[edit]In 2023, the mosque was demolished to make way for a road-widening project on the Grant Trunk Road.[4][2][5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Uttar Pradesh: 16-century historic mosque demolished in Prayagraj under 'road widening' project". Hindutva Watch. 16 January 2023. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
- ^ a b maniyar, zahid (17 January 2023). "Another historic mosque being bulldozed in UP". CJP. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
- ^ Ather, Sara. "Politics of ruin: Why Modi wants to demolish India's mosques". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
- ^ "UP: 16th-century mosque demolished for road widening in Prayagraj". The Siasat Daily. 16 January 2023. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
- ^ Staff, Maktoob (16 January 2023). "16th century mosque bulldozed in UP to widen road". Maktoob media. Retrieved 16 December 2024.