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खिलजी और दिलावर ने भोजशाला को रौंदा, लेकिन नहीं मिटा सके निशान: जानिए धार का वाग्देवी मंदिर कैसे बना कमाल मौलाना मस्जिद ‘भोजशाला’ ज्ञान और बुद्धि की देवी माता सरस्वती को समर्पित एक अनूठा और ऐतिहासिक मंदिर है। इसकी स्थापना राजा भोज ने की थी। राजा भोज (1000 – 1055 ई.) परमार राजवंश के सबसे बड़े शासक और शिक्षा एवं …

‘अढ़ाई दिन का झोपड़ा’: प्राचीन संस्कृत कॉलेज, सरस्वती मंदिर और जैन मंदिरों के खंडहर पर खड़ी है अजमेर की सबसे पुरानी मस्जिद “अजमेर में अढ़ाई दिन का झोपड़ा: अजमेर मस्जिद मंदिरों के विध्वंस का एक शुरुआती उदाहरण है। पृथ्वीराज की हार के बाद कुतुबुद्दीन ऐबक द्वारा देवी सरस्वती के मंदिर और एक विद्यापीठ को तोड़कर बनाया गया मस्जिद।” भारतीय सभ्यता …

Ajmer Sharif: Islamism, Sufism and the Sufi tradition – all of them teaches us one thing – the message of peace, submission, surrender and obedience to Almighty God. Ajmer Sharif, better known to the world as Dargah Sharif of Hazrat Khwaja, is one of the most revered destinations for the theists, the ultimate place for spiritual redemption. The revered tomb …

Nizamuddin Dargah Delhi is the dargah (mausoleum) of the Sufi saint Khwaja Nizamuddin Auliya (1238–1325 CE). Situated in the Nizamuddin West area of Delhi, the dargah is visited by thousands of pilgrims every week. The site is also known for its evening qawwali devotional music sessions. The descendants of Nizamuddin Auliya look after the whole management of dargah Sharif. Name: …

Quwwat-ul-Islam is a unique example of the amalgamation of Hindu and Islamic art. The name of the mosque literally means ‘Might of Islam’. It is also known as the Qutb Mosque or the Great Mosque of Delhi and was the first to be constructed in Delhi after the Islamic invasion in India. This mosque was built by Qutb-ud-din-Aibak, the founder …

Colossal, surreal and beautiful, the mighty edifice of Jama Masjid is impressive enough to make you sit up and take notice of this sprawling edifice. The last architectural venture of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, Jama Masjid holds the reputation of being the biggest mosque in India. Located in Delhi, besides the famous Red Fort, Jama Masjid derives its name from …

Jamali Kamali Masjid is put up within the Archaeological Village complex in Mehrauli and houses a mosque and a tomb. Esteemed highly for its sanctimonious import, this mosque has been named after the Sufi saint Shaikh Fazlullah, better known as Jalal Khan or Jamali. The identity of Kamali, however, remains shrouded in mystery. Although the edifice was constructed in 1528-1529, …

Haji Ali is a revered Dargah (tomb) of the Muslims. Located on the brink of the shoreline of Worli Bay, this sacred shrine stands tall amidst sparkling blue sea as a mark of remembrance and reverence to Pir Haji Ali Shah Bukhari (R.A.). The mosque, which is apparently one of the most popular landmarks in Mumbai, was built in the …

Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra is one of the classic instances of religious vandalism, an outstanding example of an edifice built over the ruins of Jain temples. This famous mosque, situated on the border of Ajmer, is an inimitable example of primitive Indo-Islamic architecture. Constructed by Muhammad Ghori, Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra has a slew of interesting legends to its name. …

Call it mosque, masjid, or dargah, they all refer to the same thing – ‘the dome of Allah’. India is home to a slew of mosques that dots the country’s skyline and tots up as a gentle reminder of the country’s Islamic past. It’s hard to miss the sandstone marvel of Fathepur Sikri or the imposing appeal of Charminar once …