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Hilal Khan Ghazi Mosque

The Hilal Khan Ghazi Mosque, also known as Bahlol Khan Gazi's Mosque, is a mosque located in Dholka, in the Ahmedabad District of the state of Gujarat, India. Erected in 733 AH (1332/1333 CE) by Hilal Khan Ghazi, a general during the Tughlaq dynasty, it is the oldest mosque in Dholka. The mosque is considered one of the most significant mosques of that historical period in its architectural style and artistic decorations.

Location
The Hilal Khan Mosque is located at Dholka, located in the Ahmedabad District, is a city with a rich historical and cultural heritage. Dholka was called Dhavalakapura. People say it might be the same place as Viratanagara from the time of Mahabharata. Nowadays, there are three Jain temples in Dholka. Dholka has a rich Islamic history, with many ancient mosques and shrines located in the city; including the Khan Masjid, a rare brick structure; the Jumu'ah Masjid, also known as the Friday prayer mosque, and the Hilal Khan mosque. Additionally, there are other well-known Muslim shrines, including the Hazrat Shah shrine and Najmuddin Chisti's shrine in Lilajpur. These historical sites reflect the significant Islamic influence in the region and contribute to the cultural and architectural heritage of Dholka. == History ==
History
The mosque was erected by Hilal Khan Ghazi in the open courtyard style, which was popular in this period. According to the foundation inscription at the upper part of the main mihrab of the mosque, the name of the founder is mentioned as, Mofakhr al-Umra Muqarrab ad-Daulat Wa'd-din Hilal, which was under the authority of Muhammad bin Tughluq, as well as the inscription mentions the foundation date which is in 27th Ḏū al-Ḥijja from . == Architecture ==
Architecture
The mosque consists of a main open courtyard of and only one portico in the qibla direct, deep in the qibla wall, which consists of five bays covered by five domes. The mosque had inscriptions which were filled the panels over the mihrabs, but all of them disappeared, except the foundation inscription at the top of the main mihrab, which contained the name of the patron and the name of the Sultan in Delhi, the capital of the Sultanate. The foundation inscription is one of the most essential inscriptions in the Gujrat area, but it was formed in poor calligraphy. The inscription mentions another significant name which is the architect of the mosque ‘Abd-al-Karim Latif. The Jali has evolved notably in Gujrat, but it manifested uniquely in the Hilal Khan Mosque, showcasing significant artistic and aesthetic distinctiveness. This artistic and aesthetic element is prominently featured in the mosque, serving as one of its most distinctive artistic features. It can be observed in the massive dome of the entrance on the southern side, as well as in the latticework on the northern side of the prayer hall, and it is also present in the main dome covering the mihrab area in the prayer hall. This element served multiple purposes, allowing sunlight to filter into enclosed areas, and casting soft rays that lend an aura of reverence and grandeur, particularly in areas like the mihrab and prayer hall. Additionally, it served to separate the prayer rooms for women in the mosque from the rest of its spaces. Islamic architecture and arts in India utilized this architectural feature to express a new concept aligned with the unique philosophy of Islam. == Gallery ==
Gallery
Entrance porch to the Bahlol Khan Gazi's Mosque 10.jpg|The main entrance Kahn masjid 9.jpg|Hilal Khan mosque Section of the Bahlol Khan Gazi's Mosque 04.jpg|Section of the mosque == See also ==
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