Top 3 mosques in Bhopal

While some call Bhopal ‘The City of Lakes,’ it is also known as the ‘City of Mosques’ by a few others. The city is lined with several mosques, most of which were built during the reign of the Mughals and the Begums. Here are the top 3 mosques of Bhopal.

Taj-Ul-Masjid

Constructed in the early 19th century, the Islamic mosque is located in Bhopal. It stands tall with bright pink bricks and beautiful architecture, which make it one of the most striking sight-seeing places in the city. The making of this mosque had been done under Begum Shah Jahan. But, as time passed, the mosque's glory started to wane.  It has now been restored by state government and attracts a large number of pilgrims from all across the country. Having a big water tank right in the center, the mosque also has a huge courtyard, which can accommodate innumerable devotees for their prayers. The pillars and halls are heavily decorated, which, in fact, are the real marvels of this mosque.

Moti Masjid

Moti Masjid is a large beautiful mosque in Bhopal city that is visited by hundreds of Muslims each year from all corners of India. The mosque is a vital landmark of Bhopal and the magnificent shrine built by Sikander Begum back in the year 1850. Sikander Begum was a liberated woman of her era. She has built several important buildings and monuments under her reign and one of these was the Moti Masjid. This mosque went on to great heights and became a huge pilgrimage place and till date Muslims visit it for offering their prayers. The top hotels in Bhopal experience tourist rush during Eid when most Muslims visit Bhopal.

Jama Masjid

Jama Masjid, another beautiful mosque, bears an amazing architecture, constructed in the era of Qudisiya Begum. The mosque is well-preserved by the government and frequently visited by a huge number of pilgrims every year. The finest part about this mosque is its two huge towers, which can be easily seen from a long distance. It has got a small pond right in the center and the altar of the Masjid has marble flooring. The s the tourists to visit. Some of these palaces now operate as heritage hotels in Bhopal. From accommodation to sightseeing, the city is Royal in every sense.