The city of Lucknow of Rajasthan is famous not only for India but for its havelis, temples, mosques and sweet melons all over the world. The city, situated on the banks of the Banas river, was settled by Nawab Mohammad Amir Khan of Pashtun origin between seventeen hundred and fourteen thirty -four thirty -four thirty -four. Due to the princely state of Muslim Nawabs, Urdu Persian Adab and Tehzeeb are more dominated in this city. Tonk, the city of Rajasthan’s romantic poet Akhtar Sheerani, is recognized around the world for its long wide history and culture, so let us take you on its amazing journey in today’s video.
Jama Masjid located in Tonk, Rajasthan is not only Rajasthan but one of the largest and beautiful mosques in India. This amazing mosque was built during Muslim rule in India. However, it received its true identity after declaring the British Tonk as a district in eighteen hundred eighteen. During this time, Tonk founder and Nawab Amir Ali Khan laid a lot of emphasis on education, art and architecture in his princely state, which led to the construction of many famous palaces, buildings, havelis and religious places in the city. One of these amazing examples of architecture is the royal Jama Masjid, which at that time became a grand example of architecture and artistry for the whole of India. The Jama Masjid of Tonk was built by Nawab Amir Khan in Hijri year twelve hundred and fourths, which was prepared close to the year twelve hundred Unasi in the era of Nawab Waziruddaula. The architecture of Tonk’s Jama Masjid is mainly similar to that of Delhi’s Jama Masjid, although a main difference between the two is the reservoir. The Hauz at Jama Masjid in Delhi has been constructed in the middle of the complex, while on the contrary it has been constructed in a corner of Tonk’s Jama Masjid.
This amazing mosque of Tonk has been constructed at the confluence of two roads, one part of which leads to the palace of the Nawab and the other towards Kota-Jaipur. Talking about the architecture of the mosque, it is completely built in the Mughal and Rajput architecture style. Its manufacturers have built it on a fairly high platform to show it as a peaceful and Nawabi sign. The eastern part of this mosque has an entrance to about seven feet high, with two small minarets on both sides of security. The mosque’s hose in the southwest corner is used for Vaju, while on the other hand a huge verandah has been constructed for Adi. Apart from the main gate, a huge gate equipped with nine minarets in the northern part of the mosque and a small gate in the western part. The main prayer hall of the mosque is made of white marble, around which the verses of the Holy Quran are carved like Jama Masjid and other Islamic buildings in Delhi. The inner parts and walls of this Jama Masjid are equipped with gold imagery and Meenakari, which further enhances the inner beauty of this mosque. Along with this, there are four huge minarets who are seen from the outside, which are seen from a distance and the mosque is identified. By mixing everything, its delightful complexity and texture gives it a different look.
One of the largest and beautiful mosques in India, four huge minarets including Ibadatgah in this mosque have a different identity for their height and beautiful architecture. The towers here are so high that the mosque could be traced only by looking at them from far away in the old times. One of the biggest attractions of this mosque is four doors built in the Mughal style and three domes installed on the main building of the mosque, they are beautified here on the lines of the Mughal emperors of Delhi and Agra. Talking about the architecture here, the painting of attractive and beautiful bellbuts done with the color of gold silver and sapphire pages in this mosque will fascinate you in one eye. These golden paintings and Meenakari made on the walls increase the beauty of this mosque to many times.
If you are also planning to visit the royal Jama Masjid of Tonk, then you can easily reach here by traveling from any of the road, air and rail route. The closest railway station to reach here by train is Tonk railway stations which is located about 4 kilometers from here. The nearest airport to reach here by air is located about 95 km in Jaipur. The closest bus stand to reach here by bus or road is Tonk bus station, which is located about 3 kilometers from here. So friends, this was Jama Masjid, one of India’s biggest and beautiful mosques, thanks for watching the video, please comment and give your opinion, subscribe to the channel, like the video, and share it with your friends and family.
