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Akbari Masjid, Rajmahal: A Mughal Legacy on the Ganges

Nestled on the banks of the Ganges in Rajmahal, Sahibganj district, the Akbari Masjid—also called the Jami Masjid of Rajmahal—stands as one of Jharkhand’s most significant Islamic architectural heritage sites. Commissioned during Mughal Emperor Akbar’s reign, this 16th-century mosque symbolizes the harmonious fusion of regional and imperial Muslim styles. Though less celebrated than grand mosques […]