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Sidi Saiyad Ni Jali

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The Sidi Saiyad Mosque was built in 1573, which is one of the most famous mosque of Ahmedabad. It was built by Sidi Saiyad. The mosque is entirely arcuated and is famous for beautifully carved ten stone latticework  windows  on the side and rear arches. The rear wall is filled with square stone pierced panels in geometrical designs. The two bays flanking the central aisle have reticulated stone slabs carved in designs of intertwined trees and foliage and a palm motif. This intricately carved lattice stone window is the Sidi Saiyyed Jali, the unofficial symbol of city of Ahmedabad.                                   Sidi Saiyed Ni Jali ↓
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Rani no hajiro

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Rani no Hajiro is located near Manek Chowk on east of the Ahmed Shah's   Tomb. The enclosure is high above the ground entered by a lofty gateway and the courtyard surrounded by a trellised cloister. The walls of cloister are fitted with carved stone screens. The principal tomb belongs to Mughalai Bibi, the wife of Muhammad Shah II and mother of Mahmud Begada. It is richly carved in white marble, and girt with a Persian inscription in minute relief. An adjacent tomb in black marble, once inlaid with mother-of-pearl, belongs to Mirki or Murki Bibi, the wife of Shah e Alam, the sister of queen and the daughter of Jam of Sindh. These tombs are covered with rich barcade  works, the textile style developed during reign of Ahmed Shah I. The intricate stone tracery and carving is an amalgamation of Hindu, Jain, and Islamic architectural styles. Some Muslim families live inside complex which take care of the tombs. My drawing of Rani No Hajiro.............
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Heritage Visit To Adalaj Step Well

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                                            Adalaj Step Well As a designer i am impress with the carving done on the walls of step well. It was a very good example on Indo-Islamic architecture. This spectacular monument was built in 1499 by Queen Rudabai. This well was specially meant for resting purpose.  This is a five storey octagonal shape step well. There is an opening in the ceilings above the landing which allows the light and air to enter the octagonal well. The most important idea behind the construction of well is, it keep the area " six degree " cooler than outside temperature. Another remarkable feature of this step well, is that out of many step wells in Gujarat, it is the only one with three entrance stairs and all three stairs meet at the first storey, underground in a huge square platform, which has an octagonal opening on top. The harm...
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