Vijayapur

Jamia Masjid, Vijayapura

Jamia Masjid, Vijayapura

Apr 21, 2023

Graceful arches, picturesque aisles, beautiful halls, and a large crowning onion dome are the features of one of the prominent examples of Adil Shahi architecture – the Jamia Masjid. Even though magnificent, the structure is incomplete, as it lacks the two minarets. The Central mihrab (an arched recess in the interior wall of a mosque) on the western wall is covered with lines from the Holy Quran etched in exquisitely gilded calligraphy.

History of Jamia Masjid, Vijayapura

Adil Shah 1, along with an alliance of Deccan Sultanates fought against the Vijayanagara Empire in the Battle of Talikote during 1565 and won. This led to the collapse of the Vijayanagara empire and subsequent loot and destruction of Hampi. Jamia Masjid was built to celebrate this victory.

Architecture of Jamia Masjid, Vijayapura

Jamia Masjid can accommodate about 2500 people for prayers. Jamia Masjid is built on a large area of over one lakh sq ft. Inscriptions from the Quran are carved on the interiors of Jamia Masjid. Jamia mosque campus has a large courtyard, water tank, seating arrangements, and mosque building measuring 170 meters by 70 meters. Nine large arches, an impressive dome, 2250 rectangular tiles are some of the unique features of the Jamia Mosque.

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