Category: Islamic Monuments

  • Malagarh and a Mound of Mud

    Malagarh is a historical gram panchayat in Bulandshahr Tehsil of the Western UP. Situated only 6 km from the city of Bulandshahr near Tajpur and Dhakauli, both villages having dominant Muslim population near Kali Nadi, this place deserves a prominent place in the annals of Indian freedom movement to get rid of imperial powers. Nawab…

  • Nuh, a Stronghold of Muslims

    Nuh has been in headlines recently and likely to be the topics of discussion in media. Nuh, which is a district headquarter of Mewat district, which is now Nuh district is a region, significant in Indian Muslims point of view.   The Muslim history of Mewat region dates several centuries back. Sonpar Pal, a member…

  • Jaunpur and Its Islamic Monuments

    Jaunpur founded by the Sultan of Delhi Feroz Shah Tughlaq in the name of his cousin Jauna Khan is also called Shiraz-e-Hind. This name has been assigned to it righty as it has a rich history of Islamic Culture and Civilization.  A number of prominent personalities belonged to this Purvanchal City in the state of…

  • Khanqah-e-Shahbazia, Bhagalpur

    Khanqah-e-Shahbazia Founded in 1577 AD. Khanqah-e-Shahbazia is one of the most revered shrines of Bhagalpur, which deserves to be seen. It houses the grave of Maulana Shahbaz, a saint whose 13th-generation descendants still run the place. Maulana Shahbaz Rahmatullah is considered one of the 40 Sufi saints sent to spread the message of Allah. The Sajjadah Nasheen (direct…

  • Allahabad Fort, the Largest Fort   Built by Akbar

    Allahabad Fort is a fort built by the Mughal emperor Akbar at Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh India in 1583. A stone inscription inside fort describe 1583 as a foundation year. The fort stands on the banks of the Yamuna near its confluence with the river  Ganges. It is recognised by as a monument of national importance. History The Allahabad Fort was constructed…

  • Phulwari Sharif, A Place of Sufi Culture

    Khanqah Mujibia Phulwari Shari, a prominent place of Sufism in Bihar

  • Shahi Qila, Burhanpur

    The Shahi Qila was a majestic palace in Burhanpur, located to the east of the Tapti River. Little except ruins remains of the palace. However, the parts which still stand display amazing works of sculpture and exquisite carvings. History of Shahi Qila states that it was originally built by the Farooqui rulers and resided by…

  • Location -: Farrukh Nagar, District-Gurgaon Situation -: Situated in Purani Anaj Mandi at Farrukh Nagar Under protection of -: Haryana Government Period -: 1733 AD The Shish Mahal was the residential palace of Faujdar Khan, the governor appointed by Emperor Farrukh Siyar, the great grandson of emperor Aurangzeb. The palace was built by Khan in 1733 AD. The Diwan-e-Aam…

  • Shia Muslims have special love for Husayn Ibn Ali, the maternal grandson of the Prophet of Islam Muhammad. He was martyred o 10th October 680 (aged 55) (10th Muharram AH 61). Therefore, they commemorate his martyrdom every year during Muharram and next month. For this purpose they built Imambara wherever they settled.  Imambara is congregation hall, which…

  • Jhajjar is a city in the District of the same in Haryana located 32 km south of Rohtak and 56 km west of Delhi falling within the National Capital Region. It was founded by a person namely Chhaju Jat on his name as Chhaju Nagar, which eventually turned to be called Jhajjar. During Sultanate Period,…