Sidi Bashir Mosque is located opposite to the city railway station in Ahmadabad is one of the historic monument. This mosque was completed in 1452. Unfortunately the body of the mosque was later destroyed in a war between the Marathas and Gujarat Sultanate. But even today the minarets and arched central gateway still remain intact.
Each of this minarets is 100 feet tall and has 3 levels with intricately carved balconies. A gentle shaking of either minaret after climbing to a height of 84 feet results in the other minaret vibrating after a few seconds, though the connecting passage between them remains free of vibration.
Due to this mysterious feature the minarates of mosque are also called Jhulta Minar or Shaking Minarets. The actual reason behind this phenomenon is not yet known.
This minaret strong enough to withstand the pressure of fast moving trains that pass from a close distance. This architects has attributed to the way these minarets have been built layer by layer. The motifs on this minaret are of exceptional craftsmanship.
Each of this minarets is 100 feet tall and has 3 levels with intricately carved balconies. A gentle shaking of either minaret after climbing to a height of 84 feet results in the other minaret vibrating after a few seconds, though the connecting passage between them remains free of vibration.
Due to this mysterious feature the minarates of mosque are also called Jhulta Minar or Shaking Minarets. The actual reason behind this phenomenon is not yet known.
This minaret strong enough to withstand the pressure of fast moving trains that pass from a close distance. This architects has attributed to the way these minarets have been built layer by layer. The motifs on this minaret are of exceptional craftsmanship.
19 comments:
Beautiful captures. Never seen minarets with such intricate works.
Amazing, Great pics.
looks so great :)
That is an impressive structure. Thank you for the term "minarets" I forgot that's what you called them.
The shaking part is quite unique. Anyway, good coverage here.
Those are amazing - do they allow people to climb the minarets, or is that forbidden or disrespectful?
Beautiful craftsmanship for sure. See you next week.
JM, IL
Stunning shots! Impressive constructions and crafts.
Awesome minaret.
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Solidly build minarets
Minarets with a mystery!
nice image.
Love the intricate details.
Beyond its beautiful and intricate architecture the connecting between the minarets sounds interesting. Superb capture!
Beautiful work by the stone masons. That is intricate!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Alexander
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Amazing...thanks for the explanation!
Exceptional craftsmanship indeed. I hope archeologists or historians find out the reasons for the design. it would be interesting to know.
Great clicks and info :)
So Nice.
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