Great Mosque, Budaun

The Jama Masjid or Great Mosque is a major mosque built in historic center of Budaun, Uttar Pradesh.[1]

Great Mosque
Jama Masjid
Religion
Affiliation	Islam
Ecclesiastical or organizational status	Mosque
Location
Location	Badaun, Uttar Pradesh, India
Geographic coordinates	28.0387°N 79.1219°E
Architecture
Type	Imperial
Style	Persian
Completed	1210 - 1223[1]
Specifications
Capacity	23500
Height (max)	155 feet
Dome dia. (outer)	36 feet
Dome dia. (inner)	34 feet
Materials	Red Sandstone, White Marble

The mosque was built by Iltutmish, the ruler of Delhi Sultanate that time. This mosque reflects Persian and Afghan architecture. It has three gates: the main gate, facing Shakeel Road, is made up of red marble and stands 100 feet tall. The second gate is in Farshori Tola and the third one in Sotha. It has a central dome surrounded by two more domes, and 5 other domes too. The floor is made from white marble (SangeMarMar). It has a "Hauz"(pond) and three "WuzuKhana"(Washroom and sitting Room) on its premises. Two sides of mosque are occupied by residential blocks: the Jama Masjid Quarters.

The mosque is built on an elevated area called Sotha Mohalla, and can be called the highest structure in the town of Budaun.

This mosque is the third oldest existing and seventh largest mosque of the country after Delhi's Jama Masjid, having a standard capacity of 23500. The built up part of the mosque is larger than any other mosque of the country. Before the expansion of Delhi's Jama Masjid, it was the largest and most famous mosque of the country. The central dome of the mosque is considered to be the largest for any dome of mosque in the country.

It is also a Monument of National Importance and a National Heritage Site.

This is one of the oldest and largest mosques of India. Situated in Badaun district Uttar Pradesh. It was the largest mosque of India before the development of Jama Masjid, Delhi. Peculiar for its complete whiteness It is said to have the largest dome.

This is a photograph of the direct view from the door number 2 situated on the either side of the Mosque.

References

1. "Budaun". Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. Retrieved 10 November 2015.

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