Jama Masjid, Mandu
Jama Masjid (also called Jami Masjid) is a historic mosque in Mandu in the Central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Built in Moghul style of architecture, the mosque has been believed to have been built during the reign of Hoshang Shah and completed during the reign of Mahmud Khilji in 1454.
| Jama Masjid | |
|---|---|
 Courtyard of Jama Masjid | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| District | Dhar |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Mosque |
| Location | |
| Location | Mandu, Madhya pradesh, India |
  Location in Madhya Pradesh, India | |
| Administration | Nagore dargah committee |
| Geographic coordinates | 22.348468°N 75.397410°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Style | Islamic |
| Dome(s) | 3 |
History
The mosque is built in Moghul style of architecture and been believed to have been built during the reign of Hoshang Shah and completed during the reign of Mahmud Khilji in 1454.[1]
Architecture
The main entrance of the mosque is through the eastern entrance. The entire area of the mosque is 88 square metres (950 sq ft), built on an elevated platform 4.6 m (15 ft). The inscriptions on the doorway to the porch indicates that the mosque was modeled on the basis of Mosque of Damascus.[2]
References
- Mitra, Swati; Eicher Goodearth Limited; Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation (2009). Mandu: Travel Guide. Goodearth Publications. p. 48. ISBN 9788187780946.
- Desai, Ziyaud-Din (2003). Mosques of India (5th ed.). New Delhi: The Director of Publication Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India. pp. 32–33. ISBN 81-230-1001-X.
