Jama Mosque, Bijapur

Jama Masjid of Bijapur is a mosque in the Indian state of Karnataka. It was built by Ali Adil Shah I (1558-1580) in the year 1578[1] after the victory over Vijayanagara at the Battle of Rakkasagi – Tangadagi in Talikoti in 1565.

Jama Mosque, Bijapur
Interior of Jama Masjid, Bijapur
Religion
Affiliation	Islam
Location
Location	Bijapur
State	Karnataka
Country	India
Architecture
Type	congregational mosque
Style	Indo-Islamic
Founder	Ali Adil Shah I
Date established	1578

View from the south-east of the mosque in 1880

History

Also known as both Jamiya Masjid and Jumma Masjid, the mosque is one of the largest mosques in South India. It was built by Ali Adil Shah I (1558-1580) in the year 1578 after the victory over Vijayanagara Empire at the Battle of Rakkasagi – Tangadagi in Talikoti in 1565.[2] Set in a perfect square of 1,16,300 sq. ft. 2250 to 2500 persons can offer prayers at a stretch.

Architecture

The Central Mihrab on the western wall is inscribed with lines from the Quran. This inscription was completed in 1676 by Malik Yakut, under the orders from Sultan Muhammad Adil Shah.[2]

Gallery

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  Mehrab
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  Dome of the Masjid
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  Wide view of complete site
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  Arches, inside the Masjid
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  Arches
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  Calligraphy in Mehrab
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  Dome of the Masjid
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  Central dome from inside

References

1. "Jama Masjid". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 21 November 2012.
2. Cousens, Henry (1916). Bijapur and it's Architectural Remains. pp. 57–61.