Jama Masjid, Mandu


Jama 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.

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.

Architecture

The fort is one of the finest examples of Afghan architecture in India.
The main entrance of the mosque is through the eastern entrance. The entire area of the mosque is, built on an elevated platform. The inscriptions on the doorway to the porch indicates that the mosque was modeled on the basis of Mosque of Damascus.