The Sidi Bashir Mosque Ahmedabad in India is famous for its shaking minarets and is thus one of the most well known holy places in Ahmedabad. According to popular belief, the Sidi Bashir mosque was constructed by Sidi Bashir, a slave to the Sultan Ahmed Shah, the founder of the Ahmedabad City. Another view conflicting to this story says that the mosque was built by Malik Sarang, a noble in the court of Muhammed Begada, another Sultan of Gujarat. The construction of the Sidi Bashir Mosque was completed in 1452.
Its unique architectural character makes the mosque one of the most cleverly crafted monuments in Ahmedabad. The Sidi Bashir mosque is reflective of the commendable architectural prowess that was brought to India by the Mughals; especially the architecture of mosques and minarets.