Nav Gumbaz

Not to be confused with Gol Gumbaz.

Nav Gumbaz
The mosque, c. 1916
Religion
Affiliation	Islam
Ecclesiastical or organisational status	Mosque
Status	Active
Location
Location	Bijapur, Karnataka
Country	India
Location of the mosque in Karnataka
Geographic coordinates	16°49′34″N75°43′36″E / 16.8261°N 75.7268°E / 16.8261; 75.7268
Architecture
Type	Mosque architecture
Style	Indo-Islamic Gujarat
Completed	Bijapur Sultanate
Dome(s)	Nine
Monument of National Importance
Official name	Nav Gumbaz
Reference no.	N-KA-D170

The Nav Gumbaz (literally "nine domes"), also called the Nau Gumbaz, is a mosque located in Bijapur, in the state of Karnataka, India. It was built during the reign of the Bijapur Sultanate.

The mosque structure is a Monument of National Importance. ^{[1] [2]}

Description

The architectural features of the mosque, in particular, its multiple domes, are characteristic of the architectural style of Gujarat, as opposed to that of the Bijapur Sultanate. The nine domes of the mosque correspond with nine bays that the prayer hall is divided into. The central dome, as well as the four domes at the corners are segmental, while four intermediate domes have pyramidal vaults. A chhatri rises over the corners of the facade. ^[1]

The facade has three arched entrances leading into the interior. A staircase runs along the southern wall of the mosque. ^[3]

Interior

The interior is divided into nine bays by means of arches. The western wall of the mosque contains the mihrab , which is built out of polished black basalt, as well as Quranic inscriptions. A large inscription, which includes the Shia creed, is also present. ^[1]

See also

• India portal
• Islam portal

Plan of the Nav Gumbaz (west-up). The interior of the mosque is divided into nine bays, each corresponding with a dome.

• Islam in India
• List of mosques in India

References

1. Cousens, Henry (1916). Bījāpūr and Its Architectural Remains: With an Historical Outline of the ʻĀdil Shāhi Dynasty. Bombay: Government Central Press. pp. 88–89.
2. "Nav Gumbaz". Archaeological Survey of India, Dharwad Circle.
3. Naseri, Pegah Zangeneh (2018). Comparative Study of Selected Monuments and Paintings at Bijapur Srirangapattana India and Isfahan Iran. University of Mysore.

External links

Media related to Nav Gumbaz at Wikimedia Commons