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The Mosque of the city at Champaner in Gujarat, India
Shahar ki Masjid (The Mosque of the city) is so called, for being the first mosque in the walled "city" of Champaner. It is on the list of monuments in Champaner which are now a part of UNESCO world heritage. the royal family offered its prayers at the Shahar ki Masjid.
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The city gates of Champaner in Gujarat, India
In the old times, the walled "city" of Champaner began after these gates. These and the walls are on the list of monuments in Champaner which are now a part of UNESCO world heritage.
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The now dilapidated walls of Champaner in Gujarat, India
These walls, the boundary of the old "city" of Champaner are now in a dilapidated state. They are on the list of monuments in Champaner which are now a part of UNESCO world heritage.
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Jami Masjid at champaner in Gujarat, India
These are the minarets flanking the central arched opening of the Jami Masjid. Jami Masjid is the biggest mosque at Champaner which is now a part of the UNESCO world heritage.
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Prayers at Jami Masjid in Champaner, Gujarat, India
A little boy offers prayers with his elders at the Jami Masjid in Champaner.
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Exterior columns at Jami Masjid at Champaner n Gujarat, India
The exterior pillars of Jami Masjid are covered in intricate designs. The Jami Masjid in Champaner, now part of the UNESCO world heritage.
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Artwork at Jami Masjid in Champaner, Gujarat, India
Such intricate designs are found in every corner of Jami Masjid in Champaner, now part of the UNESCO world heritage.
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East side of Jami Masjid at Champaner in Gujarat, India
Jami Masjid, a UNESCO world heritage structure is the main mosque in Champaner. The pinkish hue is from the sandstone used in its construction. The East side has a porch with a perforated stone screen.
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Jami Masjid at Champaner in Gujarat, India
Even the ceilings of the Jami Masjid are exquisitely carved. The Jami Masjid is the biggest mosque in Champaner. It is now part of the 17 monuments in Champaner that have attained a UNESCO world heritage status.
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Decorated tops of the Jami Masjid at Champaner in Gujarat, India
Even the ceilings of the Jami Masjid are exquisitely carved. The Jami Masjid is the biggest mosque in Champaner. It is now part of the 17 monuments in Champaner that have attained a UNESCO world heritage status.
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Tomb of Sikandar Shah at Champaner in Gujarat, India
The tomb of Sikandar Shah is part of the list of monuments in Champaner which are now a part of UNESCO world heritage. It is a little outside the main town of Champaner, on the way to Halol.
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Kevada Masjid at Champaner, Gujarat, India
Kevada Masjid, though not as beautiful as the Jami Masjid, is also on the list of monuments in Champaner which are now a part of UNESCO world heritage. Its distinguishing feature is a Cenotaph in front. Cenotaph is a tomb without the actual grave, built in honour of the person whose grave is elsewhere.
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Mosque with a single minar, Champaner, Gujarat, India
Also known as Ek Minar ki Masjid which translates to mosque with a single column. It is also on the list of monuments in Champaner which are now a part of UNESCO world heritage.
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