Tele Wali Masjid, Lucknow

Tele Wali Masjid, Lucknow

The Bada Imambara, Rumi Darwaza, encompasses the flawless landmark. It stands a lovely mosque known as the Jami Masjid or Teele Wali Masjid. The section to the grounds of the mosque is contiguous of the Laal Pul. This mosque has been drawing in a huge number of Muslims from Lucknow and neighboring urban areas and states. On the event ofJuma'tul Vida the quantity of individuals going to the supplication is thought to be the biggest in the city. The Mughal representative built this delightful mosque amid the rule of Emperor Aurangzeb 1658-1707.

Teele Wali Masjid, also known as Alamgiri Mosque, is located to the north of the Imambara complex and is believed to be the earliest construction in the area. It is built on a mound specially raised by Aurangzeb, governor of Lucknow, to serve as the mosque ground. An interesting fact is that “teele” is translated from the local dialect as “mound”. Teele Wali Masjid is renowned for its outstanding architectural symmetry and equilibrium. Its white lace towers rise high and can be seen from most parts of the city.


Address:

Pakka Pul, Machchhi Bhavan, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India

Type:

Masjid

Country:

India

State:

Uttar Pradesh

District:

Lucknow

Year Built:

1660