Teele Wali Masjid (Alamgiri Mosque), Lucknow
The Alamgiri Mosque, is one of Lucknow鈥檚 oldest monuments, constructed under the rule of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb between 1658 and 1660 by his governor Fidah Khan Koka. The mosque stands on a raised earthen mound which lent it both its name and its elevated prominence in the Hussainabad area. As the earliest Mughal-era sacred building in this part of the city, it later served as the royal mosque of the Awadh rulers into the late Mughal era.
The mosque exemplifies classic Indo鈥慖slamic architectural symmetry with its triple domes, flanked by slender twin minarets that rise in elegant balance and can be seen from various vantage points across Lucknow. Inside, the prayer hall is divided into three compartments鈥攃entral and side鈥攚ith the central dome slightly larger, adding to its architectural harmony. The beautifully sculpted arches and carved detailing reflect Mughal artistic sensibility though with restrained decoration typical of Alamgiri designs.
Beyond its architectural allure, Alamgiri Mosque holds deep spiritual and historical significance. Adjacent to the mosque lies the tomb of Shah Pir Mohammad, a revered 17th鈥慶entury Sufi scholar, and a madrasa that for centuries was a center of Islamic education. On the religious front, it draws thousands of worshippers every year for the last Friday of Ramadan and major Eid prayers.
The mosque also played a notable role during the 1857 Indian Rebellion, when madrasa students and teachers resisted British forces for approximately 80 days within these walls; after the suppression of the uprising, the site was commandeered by British troops until it was eventually restored to the community in 1901 through efforts led by local Muslim leaders. Today, it stands as a symbol of resilience and faith.
The mosque exemplifies classic Indo鈥慖slamic architectural symmetry with its triple domes, flanked by slender twin minarets that rise in elegant balance and can be seen from various vantage points across Lucknow. Inside, the prayer hall is divided into three compartments鈥攃entral and side鈥攚ith the central dome slightly larger, adding to its architectural harmony. The beautifully sculpted arches and carved detailing reflect Mughal artistic sensibility though with restrained decoration typical of Alamgiri designs.
Beyond its architectural allure, Alamgiri Mosque holds deep spiritual and historical significance. Adjacent to the mosque lies the tomb of Shah Pir Mohammad, a revered 17th鈥慶entury Sufi scholar, and a madrasa that for centuries was a center of Islamic education. On the religious front, it draws thousands of worshippers every year for the last Friday of Ramadan and major Eid prayers.
The mosque also played a notable role during the 1857 Indian Rebellion, when madrasa students and teachers resisted British forces for approximately 80 days within these walls; after the suppression of the uprising, the site was commandeered by British troops until it was eventually restored to the community in 1901 through efforts led by local Muslim leaders. Today, it stands as a symbol of resilience and faith.
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Sight Name: Teele Wali Masjid (Alamgiri Mosque)
Sight Location: Lucknow, India (See walking tours in Lucknow)
Sight Type: Religious
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Sight Location: Lucknow, India (See walking tours in Lucknow)
Sight Type: Religious
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