Jami Masjid, Bharuch Explained

Jami Masjid
Building Name:Jami Masjid, Bharuch
Location:Bharuch, Gujarat, India
Map Type:India
Religious Affiliation:Islam
State:Gujarat
Functional Status:Active
Architecture Type:Mosque
Architecture Style:Indo-Islamic architecture
Groundbreaking:14th century
Specifications:no
Dome Quantity:13
Materials:Stone, bricks, mortar
Heritage Designation:ASI Monument of National Importance No. N-GJ-76

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

History

The mosque was built in early 14th century. It is one of the oldest and beautiful mosques in Gujarat.[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.

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

Notes and References

  1. Book: Sharma, Y. D. . Archaeological Remains, Monuments & Museums . Organizing Committee, XXVI International Congress of Orientalists, Archaeological Survey of India, Government of India . 1964 . Part II . New Delhi . 273 . en . VIII. Islamic monuments.
  2. Web site: Jama Masjid District Bharuch, Government Of Gujarat India . 2020-07-30 . en-US.
  3. Web site: Wright . Colin . Portion of the façade of the Jami Masjid, Bharuch 1834 . 2020-07-30 . www.bl.uk.
  4. Book: Burgess, James . On the Muhammadan architecture of Bharoch, Cambay, Dholka, Champanir, and Mahmudabad in Gujarat . 1896 . London, W. Griggs & sons, limited; [etc., etc.] . Harvard University. 19-23.