Jami Masjid is one of the biggest
mosque standing tall since 450 years.
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Jami Masjid is considered one of
the finest mosque in India, is a finely proportioned mosque that was
constructed by Ali Adil Shah I (1557-80). It sprawls over an area of about
1,16,300sq.m and has graceful arches, a fine dome and a large inner courtyard
with room for 2250 worshippers, spaces for them marked out in black squares
on the polished floor. The Mosque's sacred alcove has the Koran intricately
painted on it with letters of gold.
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It is the largest and oldest mosque in the
Deccan. It is at 1200 yards to the east of the citadel. Ali Adil Shah I, after
his triumphant victory over Vijayanagara built this mosque. It is a mosque,
rectangle in shape, about 400 feet (120 m) from east to west and 280 feet
(85 m) from north to south. The main entrance is from the east side and
there is a pavilion ascribed to Aurangzeb at the entrance. Including the entire
big open court spread between two wings, the mosque occupies an area of 116,300
square feet (10,800 m2) and unmatched by any building in
Bijapur. The columns in the main building divide the floor into 45 equal squares.
The most beautiful feature is the dome of this building which is highly
proportionate. The mihrab here is gorgeously painted.
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Photos: Sundar , Shriharsha B S - SPP Team - Relyon Bangalore
Information Courtesy: Wikipedia
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Bijapur,
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