Jama Mosque, Bijapur


Jama Masjid of Bijapur is a mosque in the Indian state of Karnataka. It was built by Ali Adil Shah I in the year 1578 after the victory over Vijayanagara at the Battle of Rakkasagi – Tangadagi in Talikoti in 1565.

History

Also known as both Jamiya Masjid and Jumma Masjid, the mosque is one of the largest mosques in South India. It was built by Ali Adil Shah I in the year 1578 after the victory over Vijayanagara Empire at the Battle of Rakkasagi – Tangadagi in Talikoti in 1565. Set in a perfect square of 1,16,300 sq. ft. 2250 to 2500 persons can offer prayers at a stretch.

Architecture

The Central Mihrab on the western wall is inscribed with lines from the Quran. This inscription was completed in 1676 by Malik Yakut, under the orders from Sultan Muhammad Adil Shah.