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Jama Masjid Lucknow

Jama Masjid Lucknow

Feb 21, 2023

Adding a unique charm to the historical significance of the city of Nawabs is the famous Jama Masjid in Lucknow. Built by Nawab Mohammad Ali Shah Bahadur in the year 1839, Jama Masjid is one of the oldest historical landmarks in Lucknow. Along with being a popular tourist site, it also serves as an important religious center in Lucknow for the Muslim community. Despite being compared with Jama Masjid of Delhi, this mosque has gained popularity because of its unique architectural design. Unlike Delhi's Jama Masjid, this one is built of Lakhuri bricks and is plastered with lime. At present, Jama Masjid along with other popular tourist attractions of Lucknow pioneers the tourism scene of the city.

History of Jama Masjid Lucknow

The history of this renowned mosque is quite interesting. In the year 1839, Nawab Mohammad Ali Shah laid the foundation of the Jama Masjid in Lucknow intending to surpass the Jama Masjid of Delhi. However, his dream was left unfulfilled because of his sudden demise. Thereafter, his wife, Malika Jahan Begum, took the charge to finish the construction of this much-famed mosque in Lucknow. But because of the shortage of funds, the original ambition was curtailed. Despite being constructed on a low budget, Jama Masjid has an unrivaled charm.

Architecture of Jama Masjid Lucknow

Like most of the popular historical sites in Lucknow, Jama Masjid also boasts impressive Mughal architecture. It is completely built of Lakhuri bricks and lime. Along with that, the entire structure of the mosque is magnificently adorned with stucco motifs, which adds a different grandeur to the stunning architecture of Jama Masjid. The mosque complex is erected on a square terrace and stands straight on around 260 pillars. Inside the mosque, there is a prayer hall that is rectangular in shape and a beautiful facade of eleven arches located on the west. The central facade is the largest of all with includes an imposing gateway which is also adorned with gorgeous stucco work.

On the top of the prayer hall lies the three pear-shaped domes that are exquisitely ornamented with the inverted lotus of their top. Along with that, these domes are surrounded by four-storey minarets placed on either side. The walls and domes include intricate patterns and mural designs. Along with that, various inscriptions can also be found on the walls of pillars. The tomb of Nawab Muhammad Ali Shah lies on the eastern side, whereas, the Imambara of Malika Jahan is also located on the western side of the mosque complex.

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