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Jama Masjid, Hyderabad
| Jama Masjid, Hyderabad | |
|---|---|
 Jama Masjid, circa 1898 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Location | |
| Location | Hyderabad, Telangana |
| Country | India |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Qutb Shahi |
| Date established | 1597–98 |
The Jama Masjid (literally, "congregational mosque") is a mosque located in Hyderabad, in the Indian state of Telangana. It is situated to the northeast of the Charminar at a short distance, approached by a narrow lane. It was built in 1597–98, around the same time as the founding of Hyderabad, and was one of the first mosques to be built in the city.[1][2][3]
The mosque is located within a courtyard, which also contains a hammam and a cistern. Its facade contains seven arched entrances leading into the prayer-hall, and is flanked by two minarets. The inscriptions located on the exterior and within the interior of the mosque are considered to be of high artistic merit. It can accommodate about 750 worshippers.[4]
- ^ Khalidi, Omar (2009). A Guide to Architecture in Hyderabad, Deccan, India (PDF). p. 40. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2020-03-13.
- ^ Campbell, A. C. (1898). Glimpses of the Nizams Dominions. pp. 168–169.
- ^ Haig, Thomas Wolseley. "The Capital of the Deccan. Haidarabad". Historic Landmarks of the Deccan. p. 210, 215–216.
- ^ Sherwani 1967, pp. 28–29.
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