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Moti Masjid Bhopal 19th-century Mosque



Moti Masjid,BHOPAL



Moti Masjid a lovely holy place in bhopal is important landmark in the history of muslim in India.Moti Masjid was built by Sikander Begum in the year 1860, daughter of Qadisiya Begum and the history of the mosque is associated with her independent deeds and thoughts. Moti Masjid is an important historical landmark of the Muslims in Bhopal. The architectural design of the Moti Masjid has a striking resemblance to the famous Jama Masjid in Delhi.


Moti Masjid Bhopal History-

Moti Masjid is located in 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 Muslims in Bhopal. The architectural design of the Moti Masjid has a striking resemblance to the famous Jama Masjid in Delhi .It was built with a white marble on a red brick platform. it shines like pearls,which increases the beauty of the Moti Masjid. 

Architecture of Moti Masjid-


Moti Masjid was Made of dark red bricks, the main building  has a marble appearance while the main prayer hall is constructed with lustrous white marble that shimmers like a pearl and thus, the mosque got its name as the Pearl Mosque. Two red minarets with golden spiked cupolas stand proud at either side.

Behind the History -


Behind the history of Moti Masjid lies the history of one of the most important Personality in the history of Muslim women in India, Sikander Begum. Being a liberated and accelerating woman compared to the time in which she lived, Sikander Begum had built roads, bridges and number of many graceful and elegant monuments such as the Moti Masjid in Bhopal. It is one of the most significant landmarks in Madhya Pradesh.

How to reach Moti Masjid-


Moti Masjid can be easily reached by regular flights and trains from different important cities such as Delhi, Gwalior, Mumbai and Indore. Moti Masjid is easily accessible from any part of the city by buses, auto and taxis. The public transports of the city are also available from the Bhopal railway station in Hamidia road. There are also daily buses to Bhopal that take the tourists to this walled city. Moti Masjid inside the city premises of Bhopal can be easily reached by any transport, local or private.

Moti Masjid Bhopal Timeings -


Morning time is best to visit the mosque as then it is less crowded. There is no entry fee to visit Moti masjid.

Day
Timing
Monday
6:00 am – 7:00 pm
Tuesday
6:00 am – 7:00 pm
Wednesday
6:00 am – 7:00 pm
Thursday
6:00 am – 7:00 pm
Friday
6:00 am – 7:00 pm
Saturday
6:00 am – 7:00 pm
Sunday
6:00 am – 7:00 pm




Places Near Moti Masjid Bhopal-


-Van Vihar National Park
- Shaukat Mahal
- Lower Lake
- Birla Museum
these are amongst some attractions located near the Moti Masjid.

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