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PREAMBLE
Recognition of the inherent dignity equality is indisputable rights
of all members of the human family. On this planet everyone has
right of livelihood, depending on geographical and social
condition under the laws and social justice are universal values of
humanity.
“The Gujarat Style Indo-Muslim architecture of 14th to 16th
centuries is the most important and the most elegant, The Gujarat
style of Islamic architecture, came in existence at the time when
the Islamic building art at Delhi was at its best. As against this
Gujarat have a singularly beautiful style of its own character.”
(Late Mr. Ziyaud-Din Desai)
The Jami Mosque of Ahmedabad is national asset monument of
national importance in the list of ASI, this monument is
interactive, reflects the time based significance beauty of grate
Hindu architecture of pre SULTANAT period unspoken
testimony of tolerant Hinduism, later converted in to mosque by
the Sulatn of Ahmedabad.
Heritage monuments like this not only help define the greatness
of our culture, but also help us in appreciating India's dynamic
links with the rest of the world. While Indian culture welcomed
outside influences through the ages, it also spread its own
influence in distant lands. The magnificent Angkor Wat of
Cambodia is the world's largest Hindu temple complex, while
ancient Hindu influences are visible in Java, Bali, Thailand and
elsewhere in Southeast Asia.
PREAMBLE
Conservation Studies/ Associate Prof Jigna Deasi/ Harminder Singh/ Semester: 2/ 18-04-2013
The Jami Mosque of Ahmedabad
The Jami Mosque of Ahmedabad is a thought provoking priceless
architecture, It is multifaceted with Diversity and significant to the
history of sub continent. It is in contact with the harsh environment
of Fecal politics, local community and government have no control
on its poor condition. In recent history Jami Mosque was neglected
during the unstable MARTA PERIOD, there was some of the
appreciation by the BRITISH RAJ, later by the ASI.
Many other threats to this monument is remain which can lead to
one more 'UNTRACEABLE MONUMENT' it remains in the public
space with no barrier it is gating abused.“The old order must
necessarily change and make way for today's people to live”
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The Jami Mosque of Ahmedabad
Jama(Jami) Masjid, Ahmedabad
Affiliation: Islam
Architectural type: Mosque
Architectural style: Islamic
Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
The mosque Jama Masjid (meaning
Friday Mosque) is the most splendid
mosque of Ahmedabad, built in 1424
during the reign of Ahmed Shah.
CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE
The two principal minarets flanking the main arched
entranceway collapsed in the 1819 earthquake, their
lower portions still stand. The main prayer hall has over
260 columns supporting the roof, with its 15 domes,
making a walk through the hall a beautiful maze of light
and shadows. The Wall of Prayer, the qibla is decorated.
The main entrance is framed by two columns, the
remains of two minarets (the 'shaking minarets') which
were destroyed by the earthquakes of 1819 and 1957.
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The inscription on the mihrab commemorates the inauguration of the mosque on
January 4th 1424 by Sultan Ahmad Shah I. The mosque was originally intended
only for private use of the sultans.
To the west of the mosque are the tombs of Ahmed Shah, his son and his grandson
(Ahmad Shah Rauza). Nearby are the graves of the queen and the other wives of
the Sultan (Rani ka Hazira).
This mosque Built with yellow sandstone, the mosque complex is centered on a
large rectangular courtyard 75 m long and 66 m wide. The prayer room is also
rectangular and covered by four domes.
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE
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Current condition around the mosque boundary wall in between the red line.
CURRENT CONDITION
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Damage to visual authenticity mosque architecture
Parliamentary government administration resulted the need
of local people into the encroachment around the mosque
boundary wall.
AUTHENTICITY OF MOSQUE ARCHITECTURE
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Taj Mahal as
Reference example of the architecture importance
Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India
Built :1632–1653
In 1983, the Taj Mahal became a UNESCO World
Heritage Site. While the white domed marble
mausoleum is the most familiar component of the Taj
Mahal, it is actually an integrated complex of structures.
The construction began around 1632 and was completed
around 1653, employing thousands of artisans and
craftsmen.
REFERENCE EXAMPLE
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Observation
Ÿ Authenticity of the architecture view
Ÿ Original look
Ÿ Issue of mass of the vendors and hawkers
Ÿ Maidan-i Shah
OBSERVATION
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Justification to pursue this monument as conservationist:
As recently, there where question raised in Parliament of India.
(Sunday Times of India, Ahmedabad, April, 7, 2013)
I quote here:
What is the current condition of monuments of India?
The Director of ASI Shri S.K. Mitra, he simply explains that India's
35 'protected monuments' are missing in India. The Delhi as
capital of country is at tops on the list with 12,'Untraceable'
Structures of monuments.
Now the question emerges, how can a monument a permanent
structure vanish in the air?
It is the silent vandalism in other word encroachments, unless we
take pride in our rich common inheritance values, unless we feel
involved and committed to preserving, our cultural legacy it will
not survive for future generations.
CURRENT ISSUES
Jami Mosque is connected to many issues of our society such as
overpopulation, natural forces, unbalanced town planning and
growth of cities, unjustifiable human greed are major factors in
the gradual degradation of this historic monument.
The writing on the crumbling walls is clear wherever we look.
Today, the surrounding area is teeming with apartments and
shops built over ruins of ancient mosque with alarming
frequency. But it will be a tragedy if future generations lose forever
antiquities which are vital for them to understand who they are,
and where they come from.
LAWS AND GOVERNMENT
Government and non-governmental agencies are battling boldly
against natural and human forces to preserve our heritage.
However, they can also force us to watch helplessly while our
legacy dissipates before our eyes.
While the civic authorities quibble over whose jurisdiction, some
of the heritages buildings restoration work cannot begin until the
court cases are resolved.
ENGAGE IN COMMERCE
When land and resources are limited, decaying relics from the past
are compelled to make way for those living today. Money is
necessary for feeding, clothing and sheltering our masses.
Hospitals, schools, dams and industries, many will contend, we
must take priority over spending crores to repair and beautify
decaying of our priceless heritage.
But ordinary people also have a role to play, Instead of damaging
monuments, tossing out garbage and sitting back and laying the
blame at someone else's doorstep, we can take a stand. It is
important to understand, despite our limited capabilities and
resources, we all can make a positive difference.
JUSTIFICATION TO PURSUE THIS MONUMENT
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LIFECYCLE OF THE MONUMENT
The life of Jami Mosque monument is depends on the sensitivity
of us, when we look at the lifecycle of this building still holds the
same importance like it was during the SULTANAT period one
can say even it is more valuable and priceless heritage.
TIME TO ACT
It is time for people like us as conservationist to come forward
and help spread awareness about the numerous advantages of
preserving our nation's historic legacy. We can also pass on a
positive influence to children close to us. Sadly, the average
Indian student knows little about the cultural heritage of his
homeland.
It is up to us to see that it continues to be an integral part of our
daily lives. Our philosophical traditions can continue to guide us
and nurture our spirits in these times of violence and greed. Small
shrines and structures connected with local heroes can be a
rallying point for community feeling and pride.
TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANTAGE
Technology has made information sharing more efficient than
ever. We can use it to connect with like-minded people not only in
India, but across the globe, and learn more about foreign cultures.
We too can participate in spreading knowledge about our
heritage, and share our personal insights and perspectives.
JUDICIAL REFORMS
At a time demand for judicial reforms and change in the legal
processes has acquired a new necessity. Fundamental and time-
tested principles of law and natural justice must not be
compromised to satiate the harsh expression that often defines
our political discourse and sometimes succeeds in drowning
appeals to logic and justice.
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APPROACH TO CELEBRAT PAST AND DEVELOP THE
METHODOLOGY
To conserve the
this
monument one require the lot detective work with many
expertise in various discipline as to find out the details all aspect,
tangible to intangible. Thereafter one need to collect all the
information, convert in to document with which hold intensive
detail of other issues with integrated holistic approach.
Monument of national importance protection
methodology in context of the Jami Masjid, Ahmedabad.
COEXISTING OF MONUMENT AND OUR MASSES
One can stop any to work to livelihood on humanity ground.
Recognition of the inherent dignity equality is indisputable rights
of all members of the human family. On this planet everyone has
right of livelihood, depending on geographical and social
condition under the laws and social justice are universal values of
humanity. However one also can not destroy the priceless heritage
on the name of livelihood of our masses.
Coexisting of monument and our masses, when land and
resources are limited, decaying relics from the past are compelled
to make way for those living today. Money is necessary for feeding,
clothing and sheltering our masses. Hospitals, schools, dams and
industries, many will contend, we must take priority over
spending crores to repair and beautify decaying of our priceless
heritage.
Conservation Studies/ Associate Prof Jigna Deasi/ Harminder Singh/ Semester: 2/ 18-04-2013
The Jami Mosque of Ahmedabad
VARIABLE PRICELESS HERITAGE
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18TH CENTURY OLD IMAGE OF AHMEDABAD
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We need to protect our priceless heritage because India as world leader cannot project
itself as the country of snack charmer with poor infrastructure having no value of its
history of culture.
INDIA AS WORLD LEADER
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THE BURRA CHARTER PROCESS LEVEL
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Education institution
Newspaper and other publication
Elite of Ahmedabad
Political leader
Historian
Religious leader
Muslim and other local community
Sthapatis / Sompuras / Raj Mistris
FIRST STEP PUBLIC AWARENESS
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Owner/ stakeholder National asset
ASI
Wakf board
Shop owner
House owner
Wander on footpath
Chief Minister
Member of Parliament
UNISCO
ASI
City police/traffic
Wakf board
AMC/ town planer
Bureaucracy of other department
Conservationist
Administration
AWARENESS
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DETECTIVE WORK REQUIRED STEP BY STEP
As following
Old map of Ahmedabad of sultanat period
Old map of British raj
Comparative analyses of the original boundary of the Jami
Mosque
Flower area ratio
Collecting the data encroachment
Collecting the data of legal owner of the space
Developing the detail plan of the mosque land
Developing the map of all detail of the mosque base on the data
Current town paling law
Developing the conservation proposal
DETECTIVE WORK
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DEVELOPING CONSCIENCE
Resolving the issue in sustainable manner
Legislation amendment if require
Conservation policy
Finance
Time frame
Action plan
Implementation
conservation policy step by step as guided in the
conservation policy
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Propose draft plan of the Jami Mosque of Ahmedabad Untraceable to traceable monument Jami mosque of ahmedabad
UNTRACEABLE TO TRACEABLE MONUMENT
PROPOSE DRAFT PLAN
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I Harminder singh wish to express my sincere gratitude Associate Prof Jigna Deasi for teaching this important course of Conservation
Studies, I sincerely thank to Academic Head Prof R.J. Vasavada for guidance and conducting the course under the M. Sc. Conservation
at CEPT Ahmedabad. Last but not least. I wish to avail myself of this opportunity, express a sense of gratitude and love to my friends and
my beloved parents for their manual support, strength, help and for everything.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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