Lal Darwaza Masjid

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Location: Begamgang chungi, Malhani Marg, near Laldarwaza, Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh 222001, India

Estimated Visiting Time: 2-3 Hours. (It absolutely depends on your interest in exploring this place)

Lal Darwaza Masjid is one of the eminent mosques of India located on the Begamganj chungi, Malhani road of Jaunpur in Uttar Pradesh of India. In 1447 Queen Rayji Bibi built this mosque and dedicated it to a celebrated saint of Jaunpur namely, Sayyid Ali Dawood Kutubuddin. Her descendants are still alive in the Mohalla Bazaar but Pandariba Jaunpur and Mohalla Namaz Gah laldarwaza.

The Lal Darwaza Masjid got its name after the vermilion-painted lofty gateway of the queen’s royal palace. It is situated in the exact north west and known as Mohalla Laldarwaza or Begamganj.

Now, it is one of the tourist attractions in Jaunpur.

Attraction

Lal Darwaza Masjid of Jaunpur is a storehouse that houses the history of Medieval India.
It is a picturesque erection. The architectural art of the medieval age is spellbound.
The greenery of the mosque is extra soothing, and the Fresh air of this place is lucrative for your lungs and mind as well. It provides calmness and peace to our hectic life.

History

The Lal Darwaza Masjid was built along with the palace of Rayji Bibi. She was the queen of Sultan Mahmud Sharqi who was a ruler of the Sharqi dynasty. This mosque was used as a private mosque for the queen.

Queen Rayji established a school for the local Muslim residents. It was named Jamia Hussainia ( basically it is a Madrasa). This school is still running.

Bibi Rayji also made a monastery and a college here and named it Mohalla Namaz Gah. Capable ulema, scholars, and Professors stuffed the college. Students admitted from all over the country. She also founded a school for female education in Jaunpur that was mentioned by “Muslim Khawateen ki Taleem” ( page 36).

Inside/Outside Views

The Lal Darwaza Masjid of Jaunpur is an excellent mosque with its eye-catching architectural art and pleasant atmosphere.

It has a total 3 gateway in which the eastern one is main. It is the largest and most important gateway.

It has several rooms which are used as classrooms for Jamia Hussainia school. Others are used as office rooms, staff rooms, family quarters, canteens, and others. A large number of rooms are used as hotels for the students.

Its premises are full with different types of trees. And the whole mosque along with the school is very neat and clean.

Opening Hours

Thursday 9.00 AM – 9.00 PM

Friday 9.00 AM – 9.00 PM

Saturday 9.00 AM – 9.00 PM

Sunday 9.00 AM – 9.00 PM

Monday 9.00 AM – 9.00 PM

Tuesday 9.00 AM – 9.00 PM

Wednesday 9.00 AM – 9.00 PM

Entry & Others Fees

No entry fee charged for visiting this place.

Near Restaurants

Near Hotels

How to Reach

By Air: Lal Bahadur Shastri Babatpur in Varanasi is the nearest airport to Lal Darwaza Masjid. It is approximately 50 kilometers from the masjid. By reaching the airport in Varanasi, you can go by train or bus to reach Lal Darwaza Masjid.

By Train: By taking the train you can go to Jaunpur.

3283/3284 Ganga Yamuna Exp (Delhi – Varanasi / Danapur)
4649/4650 Saryu Yamuna Exp (Delhi – Varanasi)
2427/2428 Varanasi Lucknow Varuna Exp
3483/3484 Farakka Exp.
2401/2402 Shramjeevi Express.

From the Jaunpur city railway station, Lal Darwaza Masjid is around 3 kilometers. Get a local auto to reach the masjid. You can also book an e-rickshaw.

By Road: Jaunpur is easily accessible by road. It is 58 kilometers from Varanasi, 110 kilometers from Allahabad, 142 kilometers from Ayodhoya, 228 kilometers from Lucknow and 166 kilometers from Gorakhpur.

From Varanasi, you can reach Jaunpur by bus or by train in 2 hours. Lal Darwaza Masjid is around 5 kilometers from Jaunpur bus station. Get local autos or e-rickshaws to reach the masjid.