Do you know who is Raja Bhoj ?

Do you know who is Raja Bhoj ?

The original name of Bhopal was Bhojpal, after the name of the King Bhoj of Paramara dynasty, who founded and ruled that region for a number of years as well as the dam or "pal" constructed during the 11th century A.D,soon it came under Mughal rule and was a part of that kingdom till the death of the Emperor Aurangzeb in 1707 A.D.There was an Afghan soldier Dost Mohammad, who founded the city in A.D. 1723. He assisted Rani Kalmapathi in combating the attacks of the Rajput Thakurs and thus it was ruled by the Begums of the royal family for a period of 100 years, Nawab Sultan Jahan was the most able rulers of the state .

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Taj-ul-Masjid

 Taj-ul-Masjid

Taj-ul-Masjid-~The Crown of Mosques~

The Taj-ul-Masjid literally means 'The Crown of Mosques'. True to its name it is one of it is one of the largest mosques in Asia, built by Nawab Shahjehan Begum .It is a 19th century mosque with a magnificent structure. The sprawling mosque is situated in Bhopal, the capital city of Madhya Pradesh.

The mosque has a pink facade that is topped by two 18 storey high octagonal minarets with marble domes.
The Taj-ul-Masjid is constructed around a huge courtyard and a big tank in the centre. The gateway is ‘double storeyed’ with 4 archways and 9 cusped manifold openings that open in main prayer hall of the impressive Masjid. Eleven arches adorn the Qibla (Kabaa) wall of the prayer hall. The pillars of the hall are heavily patterned with intricate designs and finally culminate topped with 27 ceilings. The octagonal mirrors rising to a height of 18 storeys are a marvel in itself. 

To Visit : Non-Muslims are also allowed to visit the mosques.

Moti Masjid

 Moti Masjid

Moti Masjid is also called the Pear Mosque or the Mosque of Pearls.It is situated in the heart of Bhopal. 

The city of Bhopal is often called the City of Mosques due to the presence of a number of historical mosques and monuments within its walls. One such mosque, relatively smaller in size but not less important is the Moti Masjid. Built by Sikander Begum in the year 1860.
The beautiful Moti Masjid is an important historical landmark of the in Bhopal. Behind the history of Moti Masjid lies the history of one of the most significant characters in the history of Muslim women in India, Sikander Begum. Being a relatively liberated and progressive woman compared to the time in which she lived, Sikander Begum had built roads, bridges and a number of graceful and elegant monuments such as the Moti Masjid in Bhopal . 

The mosque has two dark red towers with golden spikes. The architecture of the Moti masjid resembles the Jama Masjid in Delhi. 

Address : Lakherapura, Peer Gate Area, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh