| Sher Shah Suri Mosque | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Sunni Islam |
| District | Patna district |
| Province | Bihar |
| Region | Magadh |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Islamic |
| Location | |
| Location | Patna |
| Municipality | Patna Municipal Corporation |
| State | India |
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| Coordinates | 25°36′40″N85°08′38″E / 25.611°N 85.144°E /25.611; 85.144 |
| Architecture | |
| Type | MedievalMosque |
| Style | Afghan |
| Completed | 1545 |
| Specifications | |
| Dome | 5 |
| Materials | Stone |
Sher Shah Suri Mosque, also known asShershahi Mosque, is a mosque inPatna, the capital city of the state ofBihar in India. It serves as an example of theAfghan style of architecture.[1]Sher Shah Suri built thismosque in 1540–1545 to commemorate his reign. It is sited in the south-west corner of Purab Darwaza near Dhawalpura.[2]
The construction of the mosque began in 1540 under the reign ofSher Shah Suri and it was completed in 1545.
Built in Afghan architectural style, it is one of the many historic mosques inIndia and a landmark inPatna. There is a tomb inside the complex of the mosque which is covered by anoctagonal stone slab. But the star attraction of the Sher Shah Suri Masjid is its centraldome which lies in the middle of the roof and is surrounded by Four small domes. The unique part of this design is that if you view from any angle there appears to be only three domes.[2]
