Jama Masjid of Malik Ambar, built by Aurangazeb in the late 16th century
is located near the Killa Arrak (the palace of Aurangazeb) in the center
of grove of trees. The masjid is a low building with minarets and has
50 polygonal pillars, arranged in 5 rows and are connected by a system
of arches which divides the building into 27 equal compartments. Each
section is covered by a beautifully designed magical chamber. Verses from
Koran are inscribed in the minarets and the broad band. In front of the
masjid, there are 9 pointed arches, of which 5 were erected by Malik Ambar
and the others by Aurangazeb. The spacious court in front of the mosque
has open buildings for travelers and a water tank which draws water from
the Malik Ambar canal (Nahar Amberi). The Masjid is a true specimen of
the grace and brilliance of the Mughal architecture and artwork.
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