Shahi Eidgah Mosque

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Shahi Eidgah Mosque
شاہی عیدگاہ مسجد
The Shahi Eidgah in 1949
Religion
AffiliationIslam
RiteSunni
Active
Location
LocationMathura, Uttar Pradesh, India
Interactive map of Shahi Eidgah Mosque
Coordinates27°30′30″N 77°41′00″E / 27.50833°N 77.68333°E / 27.50833; 77.68333
Architecture
FounderAurangzeb
Groundbreaking1670
Completed1670
Specifications
Dome3
MaterialsRed sandstone

Shahi Eidgah Mosque is a 17th-century mosque in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India, built under the orders of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in 1670. It stands adjacent to the Krishna Janmasthan Temple Complex, a site revered as the birthplace of the Hindu deity Krishna.[1][2][3]

Architecture

The Shahi Eidgah is a three-domed structure exemplifying Mughal architectural style, characterised by its open prayer area suitable for large gatherings during Eid prayers.[4]

See also

References

  1. Aswani, Tarushi (1 October 2025). "Non-Locals Asked for Aadhaar Cards, Denied Entry at Mathura's Shahi Eidgah Mosque". The Wire. Retrieved 2026-02-15.
  2. Bajpai, Namita (2025-07-04). "Krishna Janmabhoomi case: Allahabad HC rejects plea to declare Shahi Idgah Mosque as 'disputed structure'". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2026-02-15.
  3. "Allahabad HC Adjourns Krishna Janmabhoomi–Shahi Eidgah Mosque Case". Clarion India. 2026-01-31. Retrieved 2026-02-15.
  4. Salam, Ziya Us (2023-12-19). "Why has a survey been approved at the Shahi Idgah? | Explained". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2026-02-22.