Jami Masjid, Bharuch

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Jami Masjid
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Religion
Affiliation Islam
StatusActive
Location
Location Bharuch, Gujarat, India
StateGujarat
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Shown within India
Geographic coordinates 21°41′31″N72°58′55″E / 21.69194°N 72.98194°E / 21.69194; 72.98194
Architecture
TypeMosque
Style Indo-Islamic architecture
Groundbreaking14th century
Specifications
Length126.5 foot (38.6 m)
Width52 foot (16 m)
Dome(s)13
Materials Stone, bricks, mortar

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.

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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

Plan of the mosque Plan of Jami Masjid Bharuch.jpg
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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