Shahi Masjid, Prayagraj

The Shahi Masjid (Arabic: شاہی مسجد) was a former mosque, since demolished, located in the Saidabad area of Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad), in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. Established in 1643 CE, the mosque was demolished on January 9, 2023, as part of a road-widening project.^[1][2][3]

Shahi Masjid
شاہی مسجد
The former mosque in 2019, prior to its demolition in 2023
Religion
Affiliation	Islam (former)
Ecclesiastical or organizational status	Mosque (1643–2023)
Status	Demolished
Location
Location	Saidabad, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
Country	India
Former location of the demolished mosque in Uttar Pradesh
Geographic coordinates	25°26′09″N 81°50′47″E
Architecture
Type	Mosque architecture
Style	Indo-Islamic Mughal
Completed	1643 CE
Demolished	January 9, 2023
Dome(s)	Three

History

The masjid was believed to have been constructed during the 17th century,^[a] possibly under the rule of Sher Shah Suri, who established the Sur Empire in India. The mosque was, prior to its demolition, the oldest Mughal mosque in Prayagraj.

In 2023, the mosque was demolished to make way for a road-widening project on the Grant Trunk Road.^[4][2][5]

Gallery

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  Aerial view of the mosque with one large and two small domes
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  Dome interior of the mosque
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  Inscription

See also

• India portal
• Islam portal

• Islam in India
• List of mosques in India

Notes

1. Some claim 16th century. However, inscription reads 1643 AD.