Ahmedabad – Part VIII: Rani Sipri’s Mosque and Tomb

This small mosque is also known as Masjid-e-Nagira (Jewel of a Mosque) due to its graceful construction. The mosque is named after the Hindu queen of Sultan Mahmud Begada, Rani Sipri. The queen commissioned this mosque in 1514 AD when her husband executed their son for some minor misdemeanour. After her death, the queen was buried in this mosque. This mosque is remarkable with delicately carved minarets (which survived many earthquakes) and domed tomb with fine jaali screens (lattice windows).

Rani Sipri’s Mosque

Rani Sipri’s Mosque – interior view

An intricately carved pillar – details

Architectural details

Architectural details

Architectural details

View from back side of the mosque

Rani Sipri’s Tomb

Rani Sipri’s Tomb

Jaali work on the tomb

Jaali work on the tomb

Architectural details of the tomb

Architectural details of the tomb

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