Jama Mosque, Golconda Explained

Jami Mosque
Native Name:Safa Masjid صفا مسجد
Map Type:India Telangana#India
Coordinates:17.3842°N 78.4038°W
Religious Affiliation:Islam
Locale:Hyderabad
Location:Hyderabad, India
Country:India
Architecture Type:Mosque
Architecture Style:Bahmani architecture
Founded By:Quli Qutb Mulk
Dome Quantity:1
Minaret Quantity:2

Jama Masjid (originally named as Safa Masjid) is a 505 year old Mosque in Golconda, Hyderabad, India.[1] It was constructed in 1518 by the first Qutb Shahi ruler Sultan Quli Qutb Shah - while he was governor of the Bahmani Sultanate in current Telangana.[2] [3] [4]

History

In 1518 (924 Hijri) Sultan Quli Qutb Shah (later the first Qutb Shahi ruler) a governor of Telangana under the Bahmani sultan Mahmood Shah Bahmani II rebuilt the mud-fort of Golconda and named the city as Muhammad Nagar, During the same year the mosque was constructed as "Safa Masjid" later to be known as Jama Masjid, Golconda. In the year 1543, Sultan Quli was assassinated in this mosque while in prayers by Mir Mahmud Hamadani, Quiladar of Golconda fort who was instigated by heir apparent Jamsheed Quli Qutb Shah son of Sultan Quli.[5] [6]

Architecture

The mosque and Golconda Fort were planned to be a larger planned city named Mohammed Nagar-(a new name given to Golconda by Sultan Quli Qutb Shah). It is the only mosque constructed during Bahmani reign in the form of Bahmani style of architecture in Hyderabad.The mosque consist of single dome over the entrance gateway, courtyard floor is paved with granite slabs, a large hall divided into four aisles and five arches.[7] [5] [8]

Further reading

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sur. Aihik. 10 January 2019. Illegal construction damaging Hyderabad's oldest mosque. 2020-12-06. The New Indian Express. 2021-10-21. https://web.archive.org/web/20211021150450/https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2019/jan/10/illegal-construction-damaging-citys-oldest-mosque-1923138.html. dead.
  2. News: Nanisetti. Serish. 2020-02-11. Golconda's identity gets marred again. en-IN. The Hindu. 2020-12-06. 0971-751X.
  3. News: Nanisetti. Serish. 2016-07-13. Masjid marred by a new minaret. en-IN. The Hindu. 2020-12-06. 0971-751X.
  4. News: Ifthekhar. J. S.. Architectural marvels of spirituality. 2020-12-06. Telangana Today. en-US.
  5. Book: Bilgrami, Syed Ali Asgar. Landmarks of the Deccan: A Comprehensive Guide to the Archaeological Remains of the City and Suburbs of Hyderabad. 108–112. Asian Educational Services. 9788120605435. 1992. 7 December 2020.
  6. Web site: Golconda. Matsuo. Ara. University of Tokyo. 22 November 2005. 7 December 2020.
  7. News: Nanisetti. Serish. 2018-03-10. Golconda fort marks 500 years, inconspicuously. en-IN. The Hindu. 2020-12-06. 0971-751X.
  8. Book: Nayeem, M. A. The Heritage of the Qutb Shahis of Golconda and Hyderabad. I. 320. University of Michigan Press. 9788185492230. 2006.