Atala Masjid in1408 A.D., Ibrahim Shah Sharki built the Atala Masjid by destroying a Hindu temple which came to be considered as the ideal for the construction of the other mosques of Jaunpur. Originally, it was a mandir (temple) built by Kannoj King Vijaychandra and dedicated to the goddess Atala devi, after sharki king Ibrahim Saha who destroyed this temple and turned it into a mosque, it has beautiful galleries were built by surrounding it with artistic walls. Its height is more than 100 ft. There are three huge gateways for the entrance. The total perimeter of the mosque is 248 ft. Its construction was begun by Feorze Shah in 1393 A.D. William Hodges in his book Select Views in India mentions this mosque. A Madarsa named Madarsa Din Dunia is housed in central courtyard of the mosque. The Mosque is on the List of Monuments/Sites of Archaeological Survey of India of Directorate of Archaeology, (U.P.) and on list List of Monuments of Archaeological Survey of India The style of Atala Masjid's architecture is known as Sharqi Style. Although the outer structure is changed, the inner walls and pillars of this masjid retain the original Hindu temple structures. The central dome is almost 17 meters high above the ground, but cannot be seen from the front because of the tall tower (at 23 meters)
