Model of Miyan Khan Chishti mosque in Ahmadabad
Architectural Model
19th century (made)
19th century (made)
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This large and impressive model is of the Mosque of Miyan Khan Chishti. An inscription over the prayer niche inside the detailed interior of the model confirms its identity. The mosque was built in about 1465 in Ahmadabad, western India. The walls at the back and left side were rebuilt in 1874 to make way for a house. However, this model shows the mosque in its original form. The model also has complete minarets, whose tops are now missing from the building, perhaps due to earthquake damage. The mosque sustained further damage in the Gujarat earthquake of 2001. Sometimes models can provide a useful record of damaged or destroyed buildings.
Object details
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| Title | Model of Miyan Khan Chishti mosque in Ahmadabad (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Carved wood |
| Brief description | Model of Miyan Khan Chishti's mosque in Ahmedabad, made from carved wood, 19th century, Gujarat, India. |
| Physical description | 19th century model of a 15th century mosque from Gujarat (Miyan Khan Chishti mosque in Ahmadabad). |
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| Production type | Unique |
| Credit line | Given by Mr David Gibson |
| Subject depicted | |
| Summary | This large and impressive model is of the Mosque of Miyan Khan Chishti. An inscription over the prayer niche inside the detailed interior of the model confirms its identity. The mosque was built in about 1465 in Ahmadabad, western India. The walls at the back and left side were rebuilt in 1874 to make way for a house. However, this model shows the mosque in its original form. The model also has complete minarets, whose tops are now missing from the building, perhaps due to earthquake damage. The mosque sustained further damage in the Gujarat earthquake of 2001. Sometimes models can provide a useful record of damaged or destroyed buildings. |
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| Accession number | IS.3-1999 |
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| Record created | October 11, 1999 |
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