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Sher Shah Suri Masjid/ 2023, Patna/ 2023

Sher Shah Suri Masjid is a mosque and is also known as Shershahi, The mosque is a fine example of the Afghan style of architecture. It was built by Sher Shah Suri 1540–1545 to commemorate his supremacy.

There exists a tomb inside the complex of the mosque which is sheltered by an octagonal stone slab. The star appeal of the Sher Shah Suri Masjid is its central dome which is surrounded by four small domes. The uniqueness of the domes lies in the fact that no matter from which angle or direction they are viewed, there appear to be only three domes.

It is a historical Sikh shrine situated at Ghai Ghat Mohalla in Patna. It is about 4 kilometres from Takht Sri Harmandir Sahib. Gurdwara Pahila Bara is oldest gurdwara is this region. A new building comprising a spacious square hall with the sanctum in the middle was constructed during 1980.

Sher Shah Suri Masjid/ 2023 Photos