Atala Masjidअटाला मस्जिद
The 1408 mosque whose giant arched pylon set the Sharqi style that makes Jaunpur different.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereJaunpur, Uttar Pradesh
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Kind of placeMonuments & Heritage
Best time to visit15 October to 15 March
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyEasy
Time needed1 hr
Base and nearbyJaunpur city, Jaunpur Junction
EntryFree · ASI protected · working mosque, visit outside prayer times
About Atala Masjid
Finished in 1408 under Ibrahim Shah Sharqi and the model for everything the Sharqis built afterwards. The trademark is the massive central pylon, a battered screen over 23 metres high that hides the dome behind it, unlike anything in Delhi. The stonework is partly reused from earlier buildings. It is a working mosque in a dense neighbourhood; visit outside prayer times, dress modestly and ask before going in.
What to see and do
- The 23-metre central pylon
- Carved mihrabs and the prayer hall
- The cloistered courtyard
- Sharqi-era stonework with reused pieces
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