Located in the city of Ahmedabad, the capital of Gujrat, Sidi Saiyyed Mosque is believed to be the last building of Sultanate period and built in 1573 by Sidi Saiyyed, who was a slave of sultan Ahmed Shah. Nowadays, it turns out to be one of the most popular mosques in Ahmedabad which attracts thousands of domestic and inbound tourists from all the corners of the world. 

Architecture Of Sidi Saiyyed Mosque:

Sidi Saiyyed Mosque drives its name from its founders’ name. In this mosque, arcuated and trabeated arches have been used which are the important features of Islamic Monument, for example agra Taj Mahal, Alai Darwaza, Humayun’s Tomb, and many more Islamic monuments.  The Islamic architecture has been used in it flawlessly. The component of Islamic architecture is: filigree, stone and wood carving, abundance use of geometrical patterns, octagonal dome with key stone, squinches are used in rectangular or square room to give shape of octagonal to make dome on it, garden with waterways, tessellated stones which are in the shape of geometric patterns, marble screen from inside and outside and many more things. Subsequently, the logo of Indian institute of management Ahmedabad has been taken from the Sidi Saiyyed Mosque. It is unofficial to say” it is also logo of Ahmedabad city too. 

Lattice work has been a topic of research among archeologists to know how it was designed and made in those days. It is so appealing once you gaze at it you cannot take your eyes off it.

How To Reach Ahmedabad?

Ahmedabad, one of the largest cities of Gujarat, is connected to major cities of India by train, road, and air.  

By Air: Embedded with Vallabhbhai International Airport, which connects all the major cities of India, and other countries ‘cities as well.  The distance between center of the city and airport is nearly 14 KM which can be covered by cab or public transport smoothly to reach your destination. 

By Road: Ahmedabad is having nice road network among other prominent cities of India. The road network of Ahmedabad is superb. 

By Train:  Located at the Kalupur, that is around 6 km away from the city center. From this railway station, one can get train to any corner of India. In order to reach your destination, you can get auto-rickshaw, local transport or public transport easily.

After doing the sightseeing of Ahmedabad, you can visit Agra with proper itinerary like timing of taj mahal visit, the city of Taj Mahal which is built by Shah Jahan in honor of his beloved by way of opting for golden triangle tour packages, or same day Taj Mahal tour from Delhi or Jaipur.