Shahi Eidgah Mosque

Shahi Eidgah Mosque
شاہی عیدگاہ مسجد
The Shahi Eidgah in 1949
Religion
AffiliationIslam
RiteSunni
Ecclesiastical or organizational statusActive
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.