Taj-ul-Masjid

Taj – ul – Masjid is not accessible to non-Muslims on Fridays. The Begum Shah Jahan, who ruled Bhopal at the end of the XIX th century, pricked to build the largest mosque in the world. This impressive mosque is one of the largest mosques in India. Taj-Ul-Masjid means "Crown of the Mosques". It is one of the unique and largest mosques of Asia. This mosque with a very high tower, is a pilgrimage for the Muslims of the whole world. The construction of the mosque was initiated by the ruler of the Bhopal state Shahjahan Begum in 1866. Architects from Agra, Mathura and Delhi worked for many years to complete its construction.

Its construction was begun by Begam Shah Jahan during her reign (1868-1901), but was interrupted several times for lack of means and resources. The work began in 1877, but when she died thirty years later, they were still unfinished. The funds were dried and the mosque remained unfinished until the 1980s. Work resumed in 1971! The main pink building is surmounted by three large white domes and is flanked by two large minarets. Today it is one of the largest in India, considering its esplanade. The two minarets that frame it are eighteen stories and the three bulbous domes form a fairly impressive ensemble. The mosque also runs a madrasa (Islamic school).

If finished, the Taj-ul-Masjid would have been one of the largest mosques in the country and one of the most beautiful. Started in 1878 by Shah Jahan Begum, it was never completed despite work resumed nearly thirty years ago. A nice contrast of colors is offered to visitors between the white cupolas and minarets and the pink of the building.