About Rani Sipri Mosque :
Diaphanous and minutely worked out minarets adorn Rani Sipri Mosque is yet another combination of Hindu and Muslim architecture. It is believed to have been built in 1514 AD by Rani Sipri, wife of Mehmud Begada who executed their son for a misdemeanor. It is small mosque with a hight of 50ft and 54ft in length. This small mosque is also known as the Masjid-e-Nagira or Jewel of a Mosque because of its intricately carved decoration, jali screens with flowing plant and tree forms and the generally elegant design of the building. It has a separate area of worship, upstairs, for women called, ‘Jenana’. Another important tourist attraction at this place are ‘Jhulta Minar’, better known as the Shaking Minarets. These two Minars used sway mysteriously with little disturbance but the earth quake and inquisitiveness of a Britisher engulfed the them.
General Information about Rani Sipri Mosque :
Location: Ahmedabad
State: Gujarat
Capital: Gandhinagar
Language: Gujarati, Hindi, English
Temperature: Max 42˚C, Min 27˚C (summer), Max 26˚C, Min 14˚C (winter)
Best Season: September to March
How to Reach Rani Sipri Mosque :
By Air:
Ahmedabad Airport is Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, which is about 14 km from the heart of the city. Airport is connected with all major cities in India and also with many cities in abroad, like Muscat, New York, London and Colombo. Pre-paid taxis are available in Airport, costing about Rs 350 to Ahmedabad city.
By Rail:
Ahmedabad railway station is connected to many major cities including Mumbai and Delhi. It is connected to all major cities in Gujarat.
By Road:
The closest metro is Mumbai. Every day deluxe bus services are available from Mumbai (fare about Rs 600) and also from all major cities in Gujarat.