| Langar Ki Masjid | |
|---|---|
 Langar Ki Masjid, c. 1939 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Location | |
| Location | Kalaburagi, Karnataka |
| Country | India |
Langar Ki Masjid, also known as Langar Masjid or Langar Mosque, is a mosque situated in Kalaburagi, in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is listed as a state protected monument. [1] [2]
The mosque is dated to the 14th century, during the Bahmani period. [3]
The plan of the building is quadrangular, and small minarets are provided on all four corners. The facade has three identical arched entrances leading into the interior. These arches have a height of 18 feet, and a width of 10 feet, and their spandrels contain medallions ornamented with plaster work. Above the arches, a chajja rests on stone brackets. Finally, a parapet with a cruciform-like design runs across the length of the roof, on all four sides. The roof is arch-shaped, and is covered with screens of arches, placed in the middle of the parapet. There are two extensions to the mosque, added at a later date, attached to the northern and southern walls respectively. [2] [4]
The prayer hall, measuring 49 × 32 feet, is divided into three bays by two arches. These arches have a height of 27 feet, and a width of 30 feet. The chief architectural feature of significance of the mosque is the ceiling, which is vaulted in the shape of an arch, with representations of ribs and struts, resembling those of a Buddhist chaitya . [2] [4]
Towards the northwest of the mosque is a Bahmani-style tomb. The tomb has a square base surmounted by a semi-circular dome. Each of the sides of the base measure 52 feet. The height of the base is about 26 feet, with the dome rising another 26 feet, and thus the height of the entire tomb is 52 feet. Two arched entrances are provided in the northern and southern walls of the tomb. Its western wall contains some inscriptions from the Quran. The tomb also bears an inscription dating it to 1434. [2] [4]
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