Gujarat
Panchmahal district
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Pavagadh Hill
“Hill in Gujarat, India”
Pavagadh Hill is situated within a plain in Panchmahal district, Gujarat, western India. A volcanic eruption occurred in the region approximately 500 million years ago and the etymology of Pavagadh is associated with this eruption: Pav-gadh means "one fourth hill" or "fire-hill". At its base is the historical city of Champaner, while the hill station of Pavagadh was built upon the volcanic cone itself. With Champaner, Pavagadh hill forms the Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site which is spread over an area of more than 1,329 hectares.
Jama Masjid, Champaner
“Former mosque and heritage site in Champaner, Gujarat, India”
The Jami Masjid, also known as Jama Masjid; meaning "public mosque", is a former Friday mosque, now a well-preserved heritage site, located in Champaner, in the state of Gujarat, India. The mosque is a Monument of National Importance, and, together with other structures, is part of the Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is among the 114 monuments there which are listed by the Baroda Heritage Trust. The mosque is located approximately 46 metres (150 ft) east of the city walls (Jahdnpandh), near the east gate.
Nagina Masjid, Champaner
“Former mosque in Champaner, Gujarat, India”
The Nagina Mosque is a former mosque, now a heritage site, in Champaner, Gujarat, India. It was built during the time of Mahmud Begada, in the 15th century. It has minarets, globe-like domes, and narrow stairs. The mosque is a Monument of National Importance, and, together with other structures, is part of the Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is among the 114 monuments there which are listed by the Baroda Heritage Trust.
Bawaman Mosque
“Former mosque in Champaner, Gujarat, India”
The Bawaman Mosque, also known as the Bava Man's Masjid, is a former mosque, now a heritage site, in Champaner, western India. The mosque is a Monument of National Importance, and, together with other structures, is part of the Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is among the 114 monuments there which are listed by the Baroda Heritage Trust. It is situated on the western side of one of the ancient city's fort gates.
Lila Gumbaj Ki Masjid
“Former mosque in Champaner, Gujarat, India”
The Lila Gumbaj Ki Mosque is a former mosque, now a heritage site, located in Champaner, in the state of Gujarat, India. The mosque is a Monument of National Importance, and, together with other structures, is part of the Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is among the 114 monuments there which are listed by the Baroda Heritage Trust. It is located near the east gate of the former city.
Kevada Mosque
“Former mosque in Champaner, Gujarat, India”
The Kevada Mosque is a former mosque, now a heritage site, in Champaner, in the state of Gujarat, India. The mosque and its cenotaph are Monuments of National Importance, and, together with other structures, are part of the Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.They are among the 114 monuments listed by the Baroda Heritage Trust. The mosque has minarets, globe-like domes, and narrow stairs.
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Photo credits
- Bawaman Mosque: Snehrashmi · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons