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Jama Mosque, Bijapur

The Jama Masjid of Bijapur (also known as Jamiya Masjid or Jumma Masjid) is a congregational mosque in the Indian state of Karnataka. Initiated by Ali Adil Shah I of the Bijapur Sultanate in the 16th century, the mosque was never completed. It is the largest mosque in Bijapur, and has a capacity of 4000 worshippers.

Jama Mosque, Bijapur
Religion
AffiliationIslam
Location
LocationBijapur
StateKarnataka
CountryIndia
Shown within Karnataka
Jama Mosque, Bijapur (India)
Geographic coordinates16°49′19.2″N 75°43′44.4″E / 16.822000°N 75.729000°E / 16.822000; 75.729000
Architecture
TypeCongregational mosque
StyleIndo-Islamic
FounderAli Adil Shah I
Groundbreaking1576
Specifications
Capacity4000
Length150 m[1]
Width80 m[1]
Site area5040 m2

The building was put by UNESCO on its "tentative list" to become a World Heritage Site in 2014, with others in the region, under the name Monuments and Forts of the Deccan Sultanate (despite there being a number of different sultanates).[2]

History edit

The construction of the Jama Masjid was begun by Ali Adil Shah I in the year 1576. The project was financed with money looted from the Battle of Talikota, in which an alliance of Deccan Sultanates had emerged victorious against the Vijayanagara Empire. Though the majority of the mosque was constructed by 1686, the structure never reached completion.[1][3] It nonetheless came to serve as the principal mosque of Bijapur, replacing an older, smaller congregational mosque built by Ibrahim Adil Shah I.[4]

Later rulers made some augmentations to the mosque. The addition of murals near the mosque's central mihrab was probably made by Muhammad Adil Shah.[3] Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb added an eastern doorway to the mosque, and made modifications to the prayer hall's flooring.[3][1]

Architecture edit

The Jama Masjid is the largest mosque in the city of Bijapur, with a capacity of 4000 worshippers.[1] It is considered one of the finest examples of Adil Shahi architecture. Bianca Alfieri comments that the mosque draws elements from previous Bahmanid architecture.[3] Additionally, Richard Eaton notes that the mosque is emblematic of Iranian influence, and does not incorporate local traditions to the extent of later Bijapuri architecture.[5] The design and ornamentation of the mosque are quite simple; ArchNet explains this as a consequence of Ali Adil Shah's Shiism, since followers of the sect typically preferred less decoration in places of worship.[1]

Structure edit

The rectangular mosque complex spreads over 5040 m2, and is enclosed by perimeter walls. The main entrance to the complex is the eastern gate. Within the complex is a square sahn (courtyard) of side length 50 m, containing fountains and an ablution reservoir.[1]

The main prayer hall, measuring 70 by 36 m, is situated on the west end of the complex. It is topped with a hemispherical dome, bearing a crescent-moon finial and surrounded by a balustrade at the base.[1] The facade of the prayer hall features seven arched openings, of which the central one alone is decorated.[3]

Supported by piers, the interior of the prayer hall is divided into five bays, running parallel to the western qibla wall. The interior emphasises clean lines over excessive embellishment; only minimal plaster-work is observed. Its floor is divided into 2250 rectangular boxes, resembling a prayer mat, though this was a later addition by Aurangzeb.[1][6]

The generally minimal and austere nature of the interior is interrupted by heavy mural ornamentation surrounding the central mihrab, on the qibla wall. Gilded and decorated in blue, black and gold, the mihrab features varied imagery, and is dominated by Quranic epigraphy. The ornamentation is probably a later addition under Muhammad Adil Shah, attested by some Persian inscriptions near the mihrab. Unlike Ali, Muhammad Adil Shah was a Sunni, and this may be responsible for the stark aesthetic difference between the mosque and its mihrab.[7][1] Its luxurious decoration has led Michell and Zebrowski to regard it as one of the finest in the Islamic world; they compare it to the mihrab of the Mosque–Cathedral in Córdoba.[8]

 
 
Close-ups of the mihrab's spandrel

Incomplete features edit

The mosque features corner buttressing on the eastern facade, indicating an unfulfilled intention to construct two minarets there.[8] Additionally, merlons are absent from the parapets of the galleries surrounding the courtyard.[3]

Gallery edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j . Archnet. Archived from the original on 24 June 2021. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
  2. ^ UNESCO "tentative list"
  3. ^ a b c d e f Alfieri, Bianca Maria (2000). Islamic architecture of the Indian subcontinent. F. Borromeo. London, WC: Laurence King Pub. p. 165. ISBN 81-85822-74-3. OCLC 44536138.
  4. ^ Eaton, Richard Maxwell (1978). Sufis of Bijapur, 1300-1700 : social roles of Sufis in medieval India. Princeton, N.J.: Princeton University Press. pp. 85–86. ISBN 978-1-4008-6815-5. OCLC 706006768.
  5. ^ Eaton, Richard Maxwell (1978). Sufis of Bijapur, 1300-1700 : social roles of Sufis in medieval India. Princeton, N.J.: Princeton University Press. p. 95. ISBN 978-1-4008-6815-5. OCLC 706006768.
  6. ^ Mondini, Sara (5 August 2020), "The Jami Masjid Miḥrāb of Bijapur: Inscribing Turkic Identities in a Contested Space", Turkish History and Culture in India, BRILL, p. 281, doi:10.1163/9789004437364_011, ISBN 978-90-04-43736-4, S2CID 234656650, retrieved 22 June 2021
  7. ^ Mondini, Sara (5 August 2020), "The Jami Masjid Miḥrāb of Bijapur: Inscribing Turkic Identities in a Contested Space", Turkish History and Culture in India, BRILL, pp. 284–293, doi:10.1163/9789004437364_011, ISBN 978-90-04-43736-4, S2CID 234656650, retrieved 22 June 2021
  8. ^ a b Michell, George (1999). Architecture and art of the Deccan sultanates. Mark Zebrowski. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. p. 88. ISBN 978-0-511-46884-1. OCLC 268771115.

External links edit


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The Jama Masjid of Bijapur also known as Jamiya Masjid or Jumma Masjid is a congregational mosque in the Indian state of Karnataka Initiated by Ali Adil Shah I of the Bijapur Sultanate in the 16th century the mosque was never completed It is the largest mosque in Bijapur and has a capacity of 4000 worshippers Jama Mosque BijapurReligionAffiliationIslamLocationLocationBijapurStateKarnatakaCountryIndiaShown within KarnatakaShow map of KarnatakaJama Mosque Bijapur India Show map of IndiaGeographic coordinates16 49 19 2 N 75 43 44 4 E 16 822000 N 75 729000 E 16 822000 75 729000ArchitectureTypeCongregational mosqueStyleIndo IslamicFounderAli Adil Shah IGroundbreaking1576SpecificationsCapacity4000Length150 m 1 Width80 m 1 Site area5040 m2The building was put by UNESCO on its tentative list to become a World Heritage Site in 2014 with others in the region under the name Monuments and Forts of the Deccan Sultanate despite there being a number of different sultanates 2 Contents 1 History 2 Architecture 2 1 Structure 2 2 Incomplete features 3 Gallery 4 References 5 External linksHistory editThe construction of the Jama Masjid was begun by Ali Adil Shah I in the year 1576 The project was financed with money looted from the Battle of Talikota in which an alliance of Deccan Sultanates had emerged victorious against the Vijayanagara Empire Though the majority of the mosque was constructed by 1686 the structure never reached completion 1 3 It nonetheless came to serve as the principal mosque of Bijapur replacing an older smaller congregational mosque built by Ibrahim Adil Shah I 4 Later rulers made some augmentations to the mosque The addition of murals near the mosque s central mihrab was probably made by Muhammad Adil Shah 3 Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb added an eastern doorway to the mosque and made modifications to the prayer hall s flooring 3 1 Architecture editThe Jama Masjid is the largest mosque in the city of Bijapur with a capacity of 4000 worshippers 1 It is considered one of the finest examples of Adil Shahi architecture Bianca Alfieri comments that the mosque draws elements from previous Bahmanid architecture 3 Additionally Richard Eaton notes that the mosque is emblematic of Iranian influence and does not incorporate local traditions to the extent of later Bijapuri architecture 5 The design and ornamentation of the mosque are quite simple ArchNet explains this as a consequence of Ali Adil Shah s Shiism since followers of the sect typically preferred less decoration in places of worship 1 Structure edit The rectangular mosque complex spreads over 5040 m2 and is enclosed by perimeter walls The main entrance to the complex is the eastern gate Within the complex is a square sahn courtyard of side length 50 m containing fountains and an ablution reservoir 1 The main prayer hall measuring 70 by 36 m is situated on the west end of the complex It is topped with a hemispherical dome bearing a crescent moon finial and surrounded by a balustrade at the base 1 The facade of the prayer hall features seven arched openings of which the central one alone is decorated 3 Supported by piers the interior of the prayer hall is divided into five bays running parallel to the western qibla wall The interior emphasises clean lines over excessive embellishment only minimal plaster work is observed Its floor is divided into 2250 rectangular boxes resembling a prayer mat though this was a later addition by Aurangzeb 1 6 The generally minimal and austere nature of the interior is interrupted by heavy mural ornamentation surrounding the central mihrab on the qibla wall Gilded and decorated in blue black and gold the mihrab features varied imagery and is dominated by Quranic epigraphy The ornamentation is probably a later addition under Muhammad Adil Shah attested by some Persian inscriptions near the mihrab Unlike Ali Muhammad Adil Shah was a Sunni and this may be responsible for the stark aesthetic difference between the mosque and its mihrab 7 1 Its luxurious decoration has led Michell and Zebrowski to regard it as one of the finest in the Islamic world they compare it to the mihrab of the Mosque Cathedral in Cordoba 8 nbsp nbsp Close ups of the mihrab s spandrel Incomplete features edit The mosque features corner buttressing on the eastern facade indicating an unfulfilled intention to construct two minarets there 8 Additionally merlons are absent from the parapets of the galleries surrounding the courtyard 3 Gallery edit nbsp Mehrab nbsp Wide view of complete site nbsp Arches inside the Masjid nbsp Arches nbsp View of the south east of the mosque in 1880 nbsp Calligraphy in Mehrab nbsp Dome of the Masjid nbsp Central dome from insideReferences edit a b c d e f g h i j Jami Masjid of Bijapur Archnet Archived from the original on 24 June 2021 Retrieved 21 June 2021 UNESCO tentative list a b c d e f Alfieri Bianca Maria 2000 Islamic architecture of the Indian subcontinent F Borromeo London WC Laurence King Pub p 165 ISBN 81 85822 74 3 OCLC 44536138 Eaton Richard Maxwell 1978 Sufis of Bijapur 1300 1700 social roles of Sufis in medieval India Princeton N J Princeton University Press pp 85 86 ISBN 978 1 4008 6815 5 OCLC 706006768 Eaton Richard Maxwell 1978 Sufis of Bijapur 1300 1700 social roles of Sufis in medieval India Princeton N J Princeton University Press p 95 ISBN 978 1 4008 6815 5 OCLC 706006768 Mondini Sara 5 August 2020 The Jami Masjid Miḥrab of Bijapur Inscribing Turkic Identities in a Contested Space Turkish History and Culture in India BRILL p 281 doi 10 1163 9789004437364 011 ISBN 978 90 04 43736 4 S2CID 234656650 retrieved 22 June 2021 Mondini Sara 5 August 2020 The Jami Masjid Miḥrab of Bijapur Inscribing Turkic Identities in a Contested Space Turkish History and Culture in India BRILL pp 284 293 doi 10 1163 9789004437364 011 ISBN 978 90 04 43736 4 S2CID 234656650 retrieved 22 June 2021 a b Michell George 1999 Architecture and art of the Deccan sultanates Mark Zebrowski Cambridge Cambridge University Press p 88 ISBN 978 0 511 46884 1 OCLC 268771115 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Jama Masjid Bijapur nbsp This article about a mosque or other Islamic place of worship in India is a stub You can help Wikipedia by expanding it vte Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Jama Mosque Bijapur amp oldid 1145801028, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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