Mosque of Ala Vardi Khan
| Mosque of Ala Vardi Khan | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Mosque |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Gurgaon, Haryana |
| Country | India |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Mughal |
| Founder | Alivardi Khan |
| Completed | 18th century |
| Dome(s) | 3 |
| Official name | Mosque of Ala Vardi Khan |
| Reference no. | N-HR-26 |
The Mosque of Ala Vardi Khan is a mosque, located near Gurgaon, in the state of Haryana, India. The mosque is a Monument of National Importance.[1]
Overview
The mosque was built by Nawab Alivardi Khan in 18th century,[2] along with a sarai. Such combinations of mosques and sarais were common in the area and built every 18 kilometres (11 mi) on the journey from Delhi to Ajmer.[3] The mosque is located 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) from the Old Tehsil Office, in Gurgaon.[4]
See also
References
- ^ "List of Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains of Haryana". Archaeological Survey of India. Archived from the original on 26 October 2016. Retrieved 18 November 2016.
- ^ Monuments and Sites in Haryana. Archaeological Survey of India. 2009. p. 93.
- ^ Corporation, Haryana Tourism. "Mosque and Sarai of Ala Vardi Khan | Places of Interest | Gurgaon | Destinations | Haryana Tourism Corporation Limited". destination. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
- ^ HolidayIQ.com. "Aliwardi Masjid Mosque in Gurgaon - Video Reviews, Photos, History". HolidayIQ. Retrieved 10 April 2020.
