Jami Masjid, Bharuch
Jami Masjid is a mosque that is present at the top of the hill at Bharuch Fort in Bharuch, Gujarat, India.
Jami Masjid, Bharuch
History
The mosque was built in early 14th century. Remains of a Jain temple were used to build this mosque.[1][2][3][4]
Architecture
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.
References
- 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.
- "Jama Masjid | District Bharuch, Government Of Gujarat | India". Retrieved 30 July 2020.
- Wright, Colin. "Portion of the façade of the Jami Masjid, Bharuch 1834". www.bl.uk. Retrieved 30 July 2020.
- 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.]
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