Situated in the market square of Aurangabad, the largest Shah Ganj Mosque
is one of the most attractive monument of Maharashtra built by Aazu-d
Daula Iraz Khan in 1720 A.D. The mosque in the Indo- Saracenic style of
architecture is constructed on a elevated platform, supported by stone
pillars. The entrance of Shah ganj mosque is in the model of a little
mosque with pointed archway and two towers. The interior is linked by
horizontal arches and contains 24 pillars out of which 6 pillars
are arranged in the form of a square. The roof is built in the shape of
a series of little domes, each supported on four pillars. The main chamber
of the mosque is covered with an elegant globular dome with a base of
carved lotus leaves. The courtyard consist of 2 large water tanks and
it is believed that in summer when the water is scarce relieves the suffering
of the residents.
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