Gyanvapi Mosque
| Gyanvapi Mosque | |
|---|---|
The Gyanvapi Mosque | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Mosque |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh |
| Country | India |
Location of the mosque in Uttar Pradesh | |
| Geographic coordinates | 25°18′40″N 83°00′38″E / 25.311229°N 83.010461°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque architecture |
| Style | Mughal |
| Specifications | |
| Dome(s) | Three |
| Minaret(s) | Two |
The Gyanvapi Mosque is a mosque located in Varanasi, in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. The mosque was constructed in c. 1678 CE, a decade after Aurangzeb's demolition of a Shiva Hindu temple that was on the site.