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Jami Masjid, Bharuch

Coordinates: 21°41′31″N 72°58′55″E / 21.69194°N 72.98194°E / 21.69194; 72.98194
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Jami Masjid
Religion
AffiliationIslam
StatusActive
Location
LocationBharuch, Gujarat, India
StateGujarat
Jami Masjid, Bharuch is located in India
Jami Masjid, Bharuch
Shown within India
Geographic coordinates21°41′31″N 72°58′55″E / 21.69194°N 72.98194°E / 21.69194; 72.98194
Architecture
TypeMosque
StyleIndo-Islamic architecture
Groundbreaking14th century
Specifications
Length126.5 foot (38.6 m)
Width52 foot (16 m)
Dome(s)13
MaterialsStone, bricks, mortar

Jami Masjid is a mosque located at the top of the hill at Bharuch Fort in Bharuch, Gujarat, India. Built in the 14th century, it has three large domes, ten smaller domes and 48 pillars.

History

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The mosque was built in early 14th century. Remains of the Jain temple were used to build this mosque.[1][2][3][4]

Architecture

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Plan of the mosque

The mosque has an open courtyard with gateways and a prayer-chamber at its western side. The prayer-chamber is open pillared veranda which is divided into three compartments. Each compartment is formed by pillars supporting a large dome forming a mandapa. The mosque thus has three large domes, ten smaller domes and 48 pillars in total. There is no façade of arches there.[1][2][3]

On the western wall, the qibla features pointed arches and Islamic motifs but are designed on patterns of niches in Hindu temples.[1]

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References

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  1. ^ a b c Sharma, Y. D. (1964). "VIII. Islamic monuments". Archaeological Remains, Monuments & Museums. Vol. Part II. New Delhi: Organizing Committee, XXVI International Congress of Orientalists, Archaeological Survey of India, Government of India. p. 273.
  2. ^ a b "Jama Masjid | District Bharuch, Government Of Gujarat | India". Retrieved 30 July 2020.
  3. ^ a b Wright, Colin. "Portion of the façade of the Jami Masjid, Bharuch 1834". www.bl.uk. Retrieved 30 July 2020.
  4. ^ Burgess, James (1896). On the Muhammadan architecture of Bharoch, Cambay, Dholka, Champanir, and Mahmudabad in Gujarat. Harvard University. London, W. Griggs & sons, limited; [etc., etc.] pp. 19–23.