Sidi Bashir masjid Ahmedabad No words can explain the peace that you achieve by visiting such places. Peaceful place with a beautiful monument.place for worship,Vibrant culture. And deep history around every corner of this place. Do not forget to notice the beauty of the monument carved so well.The architecture is humongous.well maintained and offers spectacular view amid of the surroundings, tourists love this place.holy place to sit and spend a peaceful time. Architecture is just amazing and is soothing to the eyes,You Can Feel The Vibes Of Spirituality. Everyone Come To Pray Or To Find Peace Of Mind.Before going inside you have to wrap yourself if you are wearing short dresses and have to remove your footwear as well because this is a holy place.Must visit this beautiful visit place with family or friends...

The Brick Minar as the name suggest are two minarets, made entirely out of flat bricks. Even though it’s a protected site, the minarets looks indanger of falling over at any time. These are worth a quick look if you’re in the station area, but I wouldn’t go out of the way to see them.

Jhulta minarets is situated besides Kalupur railway terminus. I visited many times Kalupur Railway Terminus but never get attention towards this historical monuments. I think this monument require more attention, development and protection from authority and government. As of its importance its information should be mentioned on spot for tourist knowledge and historical awareness.

It's situated just outside station.... Initially it used to Shake but after earthquake it has stopped.....it is maintained by railway authorities......

🌼 ABOUT SIDI BASHIR MASJID Close to Ahmedabad’s textile centre, Sarangpur, stands the 15th-16th-century Sidi Bashir mosque, or what is left of it after the battle between the Marathas and the Khans of the Gujarat Sultanate in 1753. The surviving ruins mainly comprise two minarets and a connecting arched central gateway, which are in dire need of professional restoration and preservation. But, more than the history, the minarets have a particular architectural characteristic that continues to mystify tourists, architects and design engineers alike. These are the Jhulta Minars or Shaking Minarets; when the upper arch of one minaret is shaken with a bit of force, the other begins to vibrate after a few seconds, and the connecting corridor between the two registers a faint shudder. The reason for this vibration is unknown. Visitors were once allowed to climb all the way up through a narrow spiral staircase inside, but public entry was closed in 1981 for the preservation of this architectural wonder. 🌼 ARCHITECTURE OF SIDI BASHIR MASJID The three-storeyed minarets, constructed in the Indo-Saracenic style with Rajputana influence, are narrow and not very tall. At around 70 feet, they have delicately carved balconies around each level. There is also beautiful stonework along the base. Curiously, despite their proximity to the railway station, they do not shake when trains pass by. It is believed the minarets were constructed on a cushioning foundation of naturally porous flexible sandstone called itacolumite (found in the Haryana region) to avoid any damage from earthquakes. Historian Rana Safvi once wrote that it was the “earthquake-resistant construction that gave them their ‘shaking’ character”. Indeed, according to architect James Fergusson, an expert on ancient Indian architecture, these minars are the best surviving examples of shaking minarets dotting Ahmedabad’s skyline. Another pair of shaking minarets at the Raj Bibi mosque was apparently dismantled by the British, who wanted to understand the cause of the vibrations, but later could not put them back together. 🌼 HISTORY OF SIDI BASHIR MASJID Sidi Bashir’s mosque dates back to 1452 AD. The story goes that it was built by an Abyssinian slave named Sidi Bashir during the reign of Sultan Ahmed Shah I (who founded the city of Ahmedabad in 1411). Some others feel that the mosque’s construction and style indicate its construction during the reign of Sultan Mahmud Begada, so it could have been built after 1511 by his courtier Malik Sarang, a Rajput nobleman, who had converted to Islam. Of the various forms which the Saracenic architecture assumed in India, that of Ahmedabad may probably be considered the most elegant, as it certainly is the most characteristic of all. No other form is so essentially Indian, and no one tells its tale with the same unmistakable distinctness. I highly recommend visiting Sidi Bashir Masjid and marvel at the astonishing technology and architecture of the time. 🌸 Address | Kalupur Road Sarangpur, Laxmi Bazar, Ahmedabad 🌸 Timings | 5:30 am to 9:00 pm on all days of the week 🌸 Entry Fee | Free 🌸 Photography | Allowed 🌸 Parking | Parking in this area is a bit tricky as it's in the main city with heavy traffic and also the mosque is in bylanes. I suggest you park at a distance to walk towards the place. 🌸 What Could Be Improved | - The ASI has been criticised for being negligent with the preservation of many of these monuments. - In 2018 though, they started clearing the space around the Sidi Bashir mosque for better visibility, still stopping encroachments by locals that need to be looked into. #SanchitaSairangKshatriya #jhultaminar #gujarat #incredibleindia

Movable Pillars: The two pillars at Ahmedabad's Sidi Bashir Mosque are different. Each of the pillars is 20 meters high. Each pillar has three tiers and a stone-worked pediment. All these pillars are connected by flat terraced areas. So, if one pillar moves, the vibrating stone moves and the next pillar also moves.

Also known as the Shaking Minarets, they are playful but with a whir of quivering mystery. They have left the best of architects and pioneering design engineers intrigued and in unresolvable wonder. What they cannot unravel is when one minaret is shaken the other begins to vibrate, though the connecting passage between the two remains vibration-free; what causes this vibration is unknown. There are two well-known pairs of Shaking Minarets in Ahmedabad, one located opposite the Sarangpur Darwaja and the other near the Kalupur Railway Station Area. The one near Sarangpur Darwaja is within the vicinity of the Sidi Bashir Mosque built in 1452 AD by Sidi Bashir, a slave of Sultan Ahmed Shah. They are three storeys tall with carved balconies where visitors were once allowed to climb all the way up. The other set of minarets near the Railway Station is taller in height. However, these are not in a very good condition as it is believed that the British had dismantled them to understand the cause of vibrations. They could not resolve the engineering and it was not possible to put them back in their original condition. Demonstrations of the minarets shaking or vibrating are not carried out anymore.

I visited this place on 12 Feburary 2023 it's Only the central gateway and two minarets survive; they are known as the Jhulta Minar or Shaking Minarets The mosque is believed to have been constructed either by Sidi Bashir, a slave of Sultan Ahmed Shah, or by Malik Sarang, a noble in the court of Mahmud Begada, another Sultan of Gujarat. It has been dated to 1452,[2] although the style and material of the minarets point to the close of Mahmud Begada's reign (1511) or later.[3] The body of the building was destroyed in 1753 during the war between the Marathas and the Mughal governor of Gujarat; only two minarets and the arched central gateway connecting them remain. The minarets are the tallest in Ahmedabad and are now located to the north of Ahmedabad Junction railway station. Though much damaged, especially near the foot, the stairs inside the minarets may still be used. The minarets are three stories tall with carved balconies. A gentle shaking of either minaret results in the other minaret vibrating after a few seconds,though the connecting passage between them remains free of vibration The mechanism of this is not known, although the layered construction is thought to be a factor. The phenomenon was first observed in the 19th century by Monier M. Williams, an English Sanskrit scholar. The minarets are able to withstand fast-moving trains passing close by. Entry to the shaking minaret was prohibited following an incident in 1981 at Qutb Minar in Delhi, when a stampede resulted in the deaths of many children. There is also damage to the upper sections.

JHULTA MINAR IS ONE OF UNIQUE ARCHITECTURE THE SWAYING MINARETS I have seen many architectural wonder-works in churches, mosques and temples the world over during my visits to many countries in different times. But I have not seen anything like Ahmedabad’s swaying minarets. India is a repository of such wonders being the cauldron of many civilisations and cultures. People already know about the Taj Mahal or the Khajuraho temple. But there are other unique places to see in the country. There are two mosques in the Ahmedabad. One is Sidi Bashir and the other is Raj Bibi. Their minarets were built in such a manner that if you shake one, which can be easily done, the other also shakes. The connecting passage between the two minarets however remains unshaken. This is a mystery that has not been solved. Sidi Bashir mosque is near the railway station. Much of it is destroyed; only the central arch and the minarets remain. No one is allowed to shake the minarets now. I was fortunate to shake one of the minarets and see the other one sway some years ago. The other mosque, Raj Bibi mosque, had similar swaying minarets. It is rumoured that one of its two minarets was dismantled by the British in a bid to unravel its mystery. They failed to find the secret of how it worked and could not put it back to its original position. The temple at Benaras; the longest corridor at the Rameswaram temple; the Tanjavore temple; the temple at Simhachalam; the Jagannath temple at Puri and the Sun temple at Konarak; as well as the Dakhineswar Kalibari have architectures unique in history. So are the Padmanabhaswamy Temple of Kerala, and the Meenakshi temple of Madurai In Delhi, there is the famous Lotus Temple, an architectural wonder; the exquisite Lakshmi Narayan temple built with red stone, and the Akshardham temple. The Jain Temple in Ranakpur rises majestically from the slope of a hill. The temple is supported by over 1444 marble pillars, carved in exquisite detail. Each pillar is differently carved. This is also the same in Bhubaneswar’s Raja Rani temple. There are thousands of nayikas engraved thereon but no two nayikas are similar to look at. Harmandir Saheb or the Golden Temple in Amritsar is another architectural great. The famous Pasupati Nath temple in Kathmandu, Nepal; Borbodur temple in Java; Angkor Vat temple in Cambodia have no parallel. These are architectural wonders on their own merits. I have seen the world famous cathedral in Rome as also Milan’s cathedral church. It took nearly six centuries to complete it and is the world’s fifth largest church. St. Mark’s Basilica is Venice’s church is built in Byzantine style. I have seen the wonderful architectural designs of French Churches in Paris including Saint Pierre de Montmartre and Notre Dame de Paris Cathedral. They are considered to be one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture. I have seen St. Sofia church in Sofia, Bulgaria and the Russian orthodox churches, especially St. Peter’s church in Moscow, and other churches in Kiev and elsewhere. The stunningly white Basilica of Our Lady of Delours is located in Trisur, southern India, is the tallest church in Asia. The Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família is a massive, privately-funded Roman Catholic Church that has been under construction in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain since 1882 and is expected to be completed by 2026. Considered a masterpiece by architect Antoni Gaudí (1852–1926), the project’s vast scale and peculiar design have made it one of Barcelona’s (and Spain’s) top tourist attractions. Coming to the Mosque architecture, the mosque of Bibi Khanoum at Samarkhand is a wonderful symbol of architecture with blue tiles and intricate designs on it. In Cairo, there are many mosques but the great mosque of Mohammad Ali Pasha at the centre of Cairo is probably the best in architectural excellence and dimension. It is also called the Alabaster Mosque and is decorated with nicely crafted Islamic motifs. In Istanbul, Turkey, there are many beautiful mosques, but the most beautiful one is the Blue Mosque.

Full of art.. Awsm place👌🙏🏻

A must visit. It is situated nearby Ahmedabad station. Interiors are good

Also known as the Shaking Minarets, they are playful but with a whir of quivering mystery. They have left the best of architects and pioneering design engineers intrigued and in unresolvable wonder. What they cannot unravel is when one minaret is shaken the other begins to vibrate, though the connecting passage between the two remains vibration-free; what causes this vibration is unknown. There are two well-known pairs of Shaking Minarets in Ahmedabad, one located opposite the Sarangpur Darwaja and the other near the Kalupur Railway Station Area. The one near Sarangpur Darwaja is within the vicinity of the Sidi Bashir Mosque built in 1452 AD by Sidi Bashir, a slave of Sultan Ahmed Shah. They are three storeys talls with carved balconies where visitors were once allowed to climb all the way up. The other set of minarets near the Railway Station is taller in height. However, these are not in a very good condition as it is believed that the British had dismantled them to understand the cause of vibrations. They could not resolve the engineering and it was not possible to put them back in their original condition. Demonstrations of the minarets shaking or vibrating are not carried out anymore.

Sidi Bashir Mosque is a former mosque in the city of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. Only the central gateway and two minarets survive; they are known as the Jhulta Minar or Shaking Minarets.The mosque is believed to have been constructed either by Sidi Bashir, a slave of Sultan Ahmed Shah, or by Malik Sarang, a noble in the court of Mahmud Begada, another Sultan of Gujarat. It has been dated to 1452, although the style and material of the minarets point to the close of Mahmud Begada's reign (1511) or later. The body of the building was destroyed in 1753 during the war between the Marathas and the Khan of Gujarat Sultanate; only two minarets and the arched central gateway connecting them remain.The minarets are the tallest in Ahmedabad and are now located to the north of Ahmedabad Junction railway station. Though much damaged, especially near the foot, the stairs inside the minarets may still be used.The minarets are three stories tall with carved balconies. A gentle shaking of either minaret results in the other minaret vibrating after a few seconds,though the connecting passage between them remains free of vibration.The mechanism of this is not known, although the layered construction is thought to be a factor. The phenomenon was first observed in the 19th century by Monier M. Williams, an English Sanskrit scholar.The minarets are able to withstand fast-moving trains passing close by...

Fortunate and can vouch for these shaking minarets, as a child experienceed the same. Earlier these used to be quite open and accessible place and in present stage, you have to specifically locate this place. As you enter main kalupur station from relief road side, the right turn take you to station while a left side road take towards minarets. As you enter station you first see these minarets but everyone misses them mostly unaware of presence of such rare historic monuments. There is a grill gate at front which is locked so you go around to old platform 1 and entry from platform side. There is a temple adjacent to minarets as shown in photos. In present state feel satisfied with viewing and relishing the sculpture and wondering how shaking one minaret could shake the adjacent one. It is true and experienced by self. Enjoy.

Sidi Bashir Mosque is a former mosque in the city of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. Only the central gateway and two minarets survive; they are known as the Jhulta Minar or Shaking Minarets. The entrance is very difficult to locate and is in middle of a slum. The mosque is believed to have been constructed either by Sidi Bashir, a slave of Sultan Ahmed Shah, or by Malik Sarang, a noble in the court of Mahmud Begada, another Sultan of Gujarat. It has been dated to 1452, although the style and material of the minarets point to the close of Mahmud Begada's reign (1511) or later. The body of the building was destroyed in 1753 during the war between the Marathas and the Mughal governor of Gujarat; only two minarets and the arched central gateway connecting them remain. The minarets are the tallest in Ahmedabad and are now located to the north of Ahmedabad Junction railway station. Though much damaged, especially near the foot, the stairs inside the minarets may still be used.The minarets are three stories tall with carved balconies. A gentle shaking of either minaret results in the other minaret vibrating after a few seconds, though the connecting passage between them remains free of vibration. The mechanism of this is not known, although the layered construction is thought to be a factor. The phenomenon was first observed in the 19th century by Monier M. Williams, an English Sanskrit scholar. The minarets are able to withstand fast-moving trains passing close by

The mosque is believed to have been constructed either by Sidi Bashir, a slave of Sultanahmed shah , or by Malik Sarang, a noble in the court of Mahmud Begada, another Sultan of Gujarat. It has been dated to 1452,although the style and material of the minarets point to the close of Mahmud Begada's reign (1511) or later. The body of the building was destroyed in 1753 during the war between the Marathas and the Khan of. Gujarat; only two minarets and the arched central gateway connecting them remain.The mosque is believed to have been constructed either by Sidi Bashir, a slave of Sultan Ahmed Shah, or by Malik Sarang, a noble in the court of Mahmud Begada, another Sultan of Gujarat. It has been dated to 1452, although the style and material of the minarets point to the close of Mahmud Begada's reign (1511) or later. The body of the building was destroyed in 1753 during the war between the Marathas and the Khan of Gujarat Sultanate; only two minarets and the arched central gateway connecting them remain.

The beautiful carvings on each of the minarets. The 14th century mosque is mainly known for its minarets. There are two minarets in the mosque, each of which is three stories tall with carved balconies. A gentle shaking of either minaret results in the other minaret vibrating after a few seconds, though the connecting passage between them remains free of vibration. Very well maintained and peaceful place.

Jhulta Minara, or the "Swaying Minaret", is a 17th century tilting minar located in the Sarangpur area. It is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city, and is known for its unique tilting structure. The minaret is tilted at an angle of 6 degrees, and is said to have been built this way intentionally. -> The reason for the tilt is unknown, but there are a few theories. One theory is that the tilt was caused by an earthquake. Another theory is that the tilt was intentional, and was designed to make the minaret more stable. Whatever the reason for the tilt, Jhulta Minara is a fascinating and unique structure. It is a popular tourist destination, and is a must-see for anyone visiting Ahmedabad.

These twin minarets, both exquisitely carved, are part of the relatively small Sidi Basheer Mosque. It's said that the two minarets, by some architectural feat that isn't very clear, shake in unison: if one is shaken, the other shakes too, though they don't seem to be directly linked in a way that would make this possible. We visited on a Sunday afternoon. Nobody was around, so we couldn't ask for a demo or for any explanation. The carving is beautiful, but the place is tucked away down a rather grubby area, and as soon as you enter the small barred gate to the mosque, you're greeted by a very smelly toilet. Personally, I wouldn't recommend this. Equally good carving is seen at other sites in Ahmedabad, and if there's nobody to show you what makes these minarets shake, they're like any other medieval carved minarets in Ahmedabad.

You walk into the courtyard of this place and you are transcended to another world. You are awestruck with the finesse of architecture and cannot feel more proud of the talent of the era who made this. At the time when science was not even at its nascent stage, people were constructing shaking minarets and setting milestones for generations to come to marvel. We went on Friday, the day of offering prayers and it was heartening to see people thronging in. One of the must visit place if you are in city.

Awesome experience if you interested in historical place .. its amazing shaking miner but Due to oldest construction you can not go to the top so you can see and click photos 😉

👉ઝૂલતા મિનારા//जुलता मीनार//Shaking Minarets👈 Sidi Bashir Mosque is a former mosque in the city of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. Only the central gateway and two minarets survive; they are known as the Jhulta Minar or Shaking Minarets.

A wonder not known to many locals.. not publicised well too .. either by state Govt. or by central govt. .. entry is banned.. so can't experience the wonder.. not very well maintained.. shamed to state these details

One Of the Best Historical Place in Amdavad. This jhulta minara's structure is very awesome, incredible. This place is located Beside Ahmedabad [Kalupur] Railway Station. It is very important to maintain such a historical place.

Famously known as 'Jhulta Minaro' since ages is a very famous heritage place in Ahmedabad . These Minarets were used as a warning system by the Mughal Emperors, to warn the citizens for the enemy army approaching the city . It was engineered in such a way that if one Minarets is shaken then the second one automatically shakes . British Engineers opened one of them to study the working mechanism behind it but were unable to find the science behind it . Unfortunately the Archeological department of India has locked it down so one cannot witness them shaking . A must visit place for archeology students and photographers

The Jhulta Minars (shaking minarets) near Sarangpur Darwaja is a short distance from the Sidi Bashir Mosque. When the arch of one minaret is shaken, the other begins to vibrate due to the connecting corridor. Many years back visitors could climb the minarets but now it has been stopped. It's an architectural wonder of the olden days with intricate carvings all around it.

Mysterious “shaking minarets,” where the shaking of one tower results in the vibration of the other. It's a mosque so no ladies are allowed inside the mosque. The one near Sarangpur Darwaja is within the vicinity of the Sidi Bashir Mosque built in 1452 AD by Sidi Bashir, a slave of Sultan Ahmed Shah. They are three storeys tall with carved balconies where visitors were once allowed to climb all the way up. The other set of minarets near the Railway Station is taller.

The 500-year-old structure is located in the Sakar Bazar of Ahmedabad. It was initially a part of the Sidi Bashir Mosque which was later torn down during a Gujrat Sultanate war. The minarets were to be the entrance of the mosque. The minarets have a striking architecture that makes them stand out and leave the visitors in awe.The Minars are very close to the Kalupur Railway Station, the central railway station of Ahmedabad. Buses and shared autos very often frequent this area and can get easily found. Private auto rickshaws can also be hired from around the city.

It's an masjid ...place for prayer .....historically impt. Place .. Walking distance from Ahmedabad junction approx 1.2km..u can cover up easily by walked. Also u can riksha ..auto ... Bt best is u prefer walking Architecture is soo good

The place is wonderful Because here the minaras are heritage and hand made and i love it felt sooo nice....

Wonderful architecture and mosque... beautiful 🤩😍🤩😍... There no parking place 😔😔...

It's a nice place..

A real wonder of a architectural achievement when modern technology & knowledge of civil engineering was limited to gut feeling. These two minarets built side by side with limited resources. When one minaret shaken the second one also shake. This place is near the eastern entrance of AHMEDABAD RAILWAY STATION.

Good condition 😂🤗 🤗🤗🤗

Zulta minara and Tomb are structured very nice Very Attractive place to visit Located at near Kalupur railway station

Very Interesting Monument. when you go top of the Zulta Minara and shake it, you will feel like whole Minara is shaking like Earthquake happened and it is shaking. very very amazing creation.

I have visited this place when I was attempted examination of railway The momentum located at end of the kalupur railway station Even no one noticed this momentum I marked that Two tower located at same place Awesome art by architecture of olden era The style of the minar is Islamic I captured some photos of this place If u have train from kalupur railway station and desire of visit some historic momentum Than walk to platform no. 1 till the end you will find this place Place is full of peagons and dove You may find awesome peace in crowd area in this place

Located in Ahmedabad, Jhuta Minar is one of the most intriguing architectural wonders that the world has ever seen. They are still an unsolvable mystery. What makes the minarets unique is if one of the minarets is shaken then the other minaret shakes within a few seconds, while the connecting passage doesn't transmit any movements or vibrations. Many architects and historians have tried to understand the physics and logic behind the unrelated movements of the minarets. It is these movements that have led to its name, Jhulta Minar which translates to swinging minaret. The 500-year-old structure is located in the Sakar Bazar of Ahmedabad. It was initially a part of the Sidi Bashir Mosque which was later torn down during a Gujrat Sultanate war. The minarets were to be the entrance of the mosque. The minarets have a striking architecture that makes them stand out and leave the visitors in awe. The curiosity behind the movement of these minarets is not new, many British men during the Raj have tried to understand the reason for their movement. One Englishman almost had the minarets taken down to understand why they tend to move the way they do.

Most mysterious and stranger minaretes of the city

Nice & historical place with good architecture

(Translated by Google) Yumi (Original) Yumi

Good but govt needs to do maintanence.

Nice & Historic Place ,That's where everybody wants to go

My photo my profile math safety

Extremely excellent carving and pattern is made on it..😍.very beautifully done.👍👌👌.. should be the main attraction of the area but sadly it's not...🥺 should be conserved properly... should be more taken care of this place.... otherwise culture wise and historical story is gr8.....🙌☺️

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So much history tied to this beautiful beautiful place. The carvings on the walls are breathtaking, the place is just wonderful. There's another beautiful thing, the Bougainville shrubs outside are filled with many many many birds and if you go stand right next to it, it goes absolutely silent. It's something i loved, check it out!

Located in Ahmedabad, Jhulta Minar is one of the most intriguing architectural wonders that the world has ever seen. They are still an unsolvable mystery. What makes the minarets unique is if one of the minarets is shaken then the other minaret shakes within a few seconds, while the connecting passage doesn't transmit any movements or vibrations. Many architects and historians have tried to understand the physics and logic behind the unrelated movements of the minarets. It is these movements that have led to its name, Jhulta Minar which translates to swinging minaret. The 500-year-old structure is located in the Sakar Bazar of Ahmedabad. It was initially a part of the Sidi Bashir Mosque which was later torn down during a Gujrat Sultanate war. The minarets were to be the entrance of the mosque. The minarets have a striking architecture that makes them stand out and leave the visitors in awe. The curiosity behind the movement of these minarets is not new, many British men during the Raj have tried to understand the reason for their movement. One Englishman almost had the minarets taken down to understand why they tend to move the way they do.

The entry inside the minars were closed permanently after the earthquake that hit Gujrat in 2001. One can see the monument from outside. It is located in a narrow street inside a mosque. The place is not crowdy at all and rarely you see any tourist here.

Shaking Minaret mosque. Unlike the famous Shaking Minarets of Ahmedabad, these minarets still do shake and are accessible upon request to the gentleman who takes care of the mosque. A place worth visiting between Diu and Una.

Closed now..just take a look from distance

Julta minar There are two well-known pairs of Shaking Minarets in Ahmedabad, one located opposite the Sarangpur Darwaja and the other near the Kalupur Railway Station Area. The one near Sarangpur Darwaja is within the vicinity of the Sidi Bashir Mosque built in 1452 AD by Sidi Bashir, a slave of Sultan Ahmed Shah. They are three storeys tall with carved balconies where visitors were once allowed to climb all the way up. The other set of minarets near the Railway Station is taller in height. Thank you

The mosque is believed to have been constructed either by Sidi Bashir, a slave of Sultan Ahmed Shah, or by Malik Sarang, a noble in the court of Mahmud Begada, another Sultan of Gujarat. It has been dated to 1452,although the style and material of the minarets point to the close of Mahmud Begada's reign (1511) or later.[3] The body of the building was destroyed in 1753 during the war between the Marathas and the Mughal governor of Gujarat; only two minarets and the arched central gateway connecting them remain. The masjid is still in use, however entry to minarets are closed owing to damage due to earthquake.

Oldest longest zulta minara

Least crowded place tucked away in narrow lanes..nothing special unless you just wana kill time

I had a lot of expectations with this place. And may be because of that subconsciously I saw the minarets shaking. But my sober friend told me that they weren't. They have closed the entrance that leads you to the top floor. You shake one minaret at the higher floor and you see the other shaking. That was the concept. Alas! We can't see that to today. There was an old man there who started giving us advice about life. So the visit wasn't complete fruitless.

Awesome architecture!! It's national monument

This is good mosque

(Translated by Google) Verinaes (Original) Verinaes

Nice calm place, with an touch of history.

(Translated by Google) Mahakali matan temple (Original) Mahakali matan temple

Love of Arts

Beautiful

Interesting

Incredible , spacially shades on the Piller is awesome.

Good

Closed for public. Jhulti Minar.

(Translated by Google) Brilliant (Original) بہت خوب

Superb

Nice place

Beautiful but they don't allow anyone to go up

❤️ goes on

Doesn't shake any more still an amazing piece of well detailed architecture

Anita

Good

Spending evening time..

Waste of time, avoid

Fairly underwhelming, but needs to be coupled with the story.

There nothing over here as of now to see. It was Famous as for its minar for vibration but its closed now..

Sidi Bashir Mosque is a former mosque in the city of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. Only the central gateway and two minarets survive; they are known as the Jhulta Minar or Shaking Minarets 🙏It is really an amazing place 🙏 😊Must visit 😊 🚗 Have a nice journey 🚗 🙏Padharo mhare desh 🙏

Nice place for photoshoots.

Very very very badly maintain masterpiece

This place was closed and not maintained at all. Located just beside the railway station It is old and not at all maintained. No entry fees whatsoever but not worth the visit.

Historic place with some unique architecture specialities. Nowadays it will close for visit from inside. But history says that if you shake one Minara than other one automatically shakes. That's the speciality of our heritage culture. Must visit when you at Kalupur Railway Station.

The architecture is worth looking at. But ye minar jhoolti nahin hai.

These 2 Minars made of red bricks are inside Ahmedabad rail junction. As told, these are not the jhulta minara in true sense. Not functional & one cannot test these by shaking one!

Amezing place

Best place in Ahmedabad Gujarat India

Best heritage

Best place in ahmedabad

Nice place but not in good condition

Very good to see

(Translated by Google) Masha Allah (Original) Masha Allah

historical place...

It's a very nice place in ahmedabad heritage city

Not that much conserved !

Excellent engineering work inside Mosque

There are two minarets standing left side just when you enter the kalupur railway station. Building type : Minaret Building Material : ઈંટ અને ચૂના નુ પ્લાસ્ટર. Architecture Style : Indo-Islamic Sultanate Period : 15th century early half. It was said to be part of Siddi Bashir Mosque , over the time destruction during wars caused disappearance of the main gate and associated structure of the mosque. Now it is declared Protected monument by ASI. Must visit for history lovers. Intriguing carving and typical gujarat sultanate architecture style can be seen. Minarets are 3-4 story high ,and said to be tallest minaret in the city. These are the only minaret which are build using Bricks, whereas other minarets built in the city are solely made up using carved Rocks.

Good place...

It is these movements that have led to its name, Jhulta Minar which translates to swinging minaret. There are two well-known pairs of Shaking Minarets in Ahmedabad, one located opposite the Sarangpur Darwaja and the other near the Kalupur Railway Station Area. The one near Sarangpur Darwaja is within the vicinity of the Sidi Bashir Mosque built in 1452 AD by Sidi Bashir, a slave of Sultan Ahmed Shah. They are three storeys talls with carved balconies where visitors were once allowed to climb all the way up. The other set of minarets near the Railway Station is taller in height. However, these are not in a very good condition as it is believed that the British had dismantled them to understand the cause of vibrations. They could not resolve the engineering and it was not possible to put them back in their original condition. Demonstrations of the minarets shaking or vibrating are not carried out anymore.

Culture place

There can be nothing wrong about these places... Just peace n nothing else...

Beauteyful awesome super mind blowing nice

(Translated by Google) Andar Jane ki anumati karvao (Original) Andar Jane ki anumati karvao

Nice Place

It is the proof of Honesty..... It is still standing from so many years......

(Translated by Google) Surprisingly the ancient archaeological protected swinging tower. It is situated in front of the main gate of the Ahmadavad station. The AMC is revamped by the AMC, not knowing when it will be completed. (Original) आश्चर्य चकित करने वाला प्राचीन पुरातत्व संरक्षित झूलती मीनार।यह अहमदावाद स्टेशन के मुख्य द्वार के सामने स्थित है।AMC द्वारा पुनरोद्धार कराया जारहा है,न जाने कब पूर्ण होगा।

(Translated by Google) Bharat Ki Shaan (Original) Bharat Ki Shaan

Great place for family trip.

Specific

Heritage

Nothing left to see, this place is in a very bad condition so not worth visiting. Save yourself the pain of travelling and searching this place.

It's about 600 year old anicent Monument.And its a Mosque and tomb of Bibiji. The name literally means hanging tower. The people nearby, they said you will able to shake the tower from specific part of tower.But acces to the part of tower is prohibited for last 25 years.The maintenance of the anicent monument is so poor.

Old is gold nice place

Don't waste your valuable money and time by visiting here.Only a minnar gate is available here besides railway station that's it..have a look at the picture... that's all available here only...

Also known as Sidi Bashir Mosque

The famous shaking minarets are a curious piece of architecture indeed. Unfortunately, entry to the upper part of the structure has now been banned permanently. You can still admire the architecture from below, though. :)

Carm place in the midst of Ahmedabad. Example of fine islamic architecture.

During our visit we have been told by tour operator that the place is closed for public hence got a chance to see them from bus. It looks great will be interesting to know the concept behind this for sure.

Its location near ahemdabad station.. but not in good condition

It's near to Ahmedabad Junction (on Sarangpur side main road). A best place to offer prayer for Person going in or out through railway.

The minarets are articulated very well but there is nothing else in or around it to see.

Nice to see but why can't local civic body don't keep things clean around it. O marks to municipal corporation.

Never expect This ZULTA MINARA found on Kalupur Railway station itself.

Brick minar is located outside platform no.1 of Ahmedabad railway station. People mistake it for Jhulta minar. The minars can fall at any point of time as not maintained however the entry is restricted.

Infrastructure Is very awesome but government didn't maintained this awesome historical infrastructure, very bad.

It is behind Ahmadabad Railway station, it is very busy area

600-700 years old masjid Everyone can visit. near to Ahmedabad railway station.

Have to go through a narrow road with repair shops. Do not be put off by the closed gate-somebody will open it for you. Once inside the minarets are worth seeing, there is intricate carving. The surroundings are part of peoples living accommodation. If you do not want to brave the traffic and roads a good view from the Ahmedabad rail station platforms is available. It looms over the horizon from the platforms.

These two minarets at the Sidi Bashir Mosque in Ahmedabad are 3 stories with carved balconies. A gentle shaking of either minaret results in the vibration of other minaret after a few seconds.😊

Built by one of the slaves of muslim robber ahmed shah, he gave orders to destroy the temple of kafirs (Non-muslims), who don't follow his ugly religion. They came here to rob the country's wealth and destroy the Cultural heritage of India

No now it's not shaking, so it worthless to go there,

This is the marvel of civil engineering. It contains two minars. A gentle shaking of either minar results in the other minar vibrating after a few seconds. However, the connecting passage between them remains free of vibration. No one is able to know this engineering suspense behind such architecture.

Beautiful mosque . You can pray namaz in the open cool area , also you will get the vibe of historic there.

Ahmedabad - Gujarat Tourism The one near Sarangpur Darwaja is within the vicinity of the Sidi Bashir Mosque built in 1452 AD by Sidi Bashir, a slave of Sultan Ahmed Shah.

Very neat and well maintained. No tickets needed. Ensure one wears full clothing to get entry till the minarets.

It was okay, stones are curved beautifully. But does not worth to visit.

With small surrounding place best structure and not crowded

A forgotten relic inside the Ahmedabad railway station. From Wikipedia - "The minarets are the tallest in Ahmedabad.... A gentle shaking of either minaret results in the other minaret vibrating after a few seconds, though the connecting passage between them remains free of vibration. The mechanism of this is not known, although the layered construction is thought to be a factor. The phenomenon was first observed in the 19th century by Monier M. Williams, an English Sanskrit scholar...." Spare this place a two minute gaze..

5mins walk from ahemdabad station

A historic monument vey close to ahmedabad railway station the approach road is a bit clumsy and in between slums but its a magical tower where it is believed that if you shake one of the towers the other one shakes as well though both are not connected in any way this mosque holds a significant historical importance and tourist value

*ATTENTION TO ALL VISITORS* If you are planning to go here please be informed that after the 2001 bhuj earthquake the minarets are closed for shaking by the government. But still you can click photos and visit the place.

Nice Mandir but Captured by so called Mughals emperors

A great place to visit ☺️

Fairly disappointing. Not well maintained. The two minarets are the only thing that remains. Not much to see. And it's located in a terrible part of town. Not recommended!

Magnificent old architecture built by sidi Bashir. It is just behind the Kalupur railway station. A total of two minars are there. It is said that if you Shake one minar from the top then the other also start shaking.