Shahi Masjid Prayagraj

Shahi Masjid
شاہی مسجد
Religion
AffiliationIslam
StatusDemolished
Location
LocationSaidabad, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India
Shahi Masjid Prayagraj is located in Uttar Pradesh
Shahi Masjid Prayagraj
Shown within Uttar Pradesh
Geographic coordinates25°26′09″N 81°50′47″E / 25.4358°N 81.8463°E / 25.4358; 81.8463
Architecture
TypeMosque
StyleIslamic
Date established16th century
Demolished9 January 2023; 2 years ago (2023-01-09)

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

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

In 2023, the mosque was demolished to make way for a road-widening project on the Grant Trunk Road.[4][2][5]

References

  1. ^ "Uttar Pradesh: 16-century historic mosque demolished in Prayagraj under 'road widening' project". Hindutva Watch. 16 January 2023. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
  2. ^ a b maniyar, zahid (17 January 2023). "Another historic mosque being bulldozed in UP". CJP. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
  3. ^ Ather, Sara. "Politics of ruin: Why Modi wants to demolish India's mosques". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
  4. ^ "UP: 16th-century mosque demolished for road widening in Prayagraj". The Siasat Daily. 16 January 2023. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
  5. ^ Staff, Maktoob (16 January 2023). "16th century mosque bulldozed in UP to widen road". Maktoob media. Retrieved 16 December 2024.


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