Damri Masjid, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra Located within Ahmednagar Cantonment, Damri Masjid is one of the finest surviving examples of Nizam Shahi architecture. Believed to have been built in 1567 CE through the contributions of the workmen employed at Ahmednagar Fort. The workmen contributed a small daily donation of a damdi (1/16 of a rupee) from their wages to fund the construction of the mosque, thus earning it the name Damri Masjid. The mosque is renowned for its intricate stone carvings and use of unusually large stone blocks. Its facade features three pointed arches framed by richly ornamented square pylons, each crowned with graceful minarets. Delicate carvings adorn the central mihrab, while the ornamental parapet, trefoil-patterned merlons, decorative balconies, and pot shaded mouldings showcase the artistic excellence of the Nizam Shahi period. Inside, the mosque consists of a single prayer hall divided into three aisles, with a flat roof supported by graceful arches resting on octagonal pillars with foliated bases. Source: Archaeological Survey of India