History of the Khaljis, A.D. 1290–1320 c24.54

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The Mosque is about 94 feet long, 64 feet wide, and 48½ feet high and it is built of red sandstone throughout. The body of the mosque consists of three rooms, the centre one 54 feet by 46 feet, and the two side ones 54 feet by 20 feet. The centre room is covered by a dome, 54 feet in diameter; and the side rooms by two domes each. The domes are built of red sandstone and masonry. The centre room is entered through an arched gate-way about 15 feet high, and the bands round the arches are ornamented with inscriptions from the Qurān. The walls contain red sandstone lattice work.²³