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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Short description|Historic mosque in Sopore, Jammu and Kashmir, India}}<br />
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{{Infobox religious building<br />
| name = Jamia Masjid<br />
| native_name = {{Langx|ur|جامع مسجد سوپور}}<br />
| religious_affiliation = [[Islam]]<br />
| image = Jamia masjid sopore.jpg<br />
| image_upright = 1.4<br />
| caption = Distant view of the Jamia Masjid Sopore<br />
| location = [[Sopore]], [[Baramulla district]], [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]]<br />
| geo = {{coord|34.2891|74.4727|region:IN-JK_type:landmark|format=dms|display=inline,title}}<br />
| map_type = India Jammu and Kashmir<br />
| map_size = 250<br />
| map_relief = 1<br />
| map_caption = Location of the mosque in [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]]<br />
| status = [[Mosque]]<br />
| functional_status = Active<br />
| website = <br />
| architect = <br />
| architecture_type = {{nowrap|[[Mosque architecture]]}}<br />
| architecture_style = {{ubl|[[Culture of Kashmir|Koshur]]|[[Mughal architecture|Mughal]]}}<br />
| year_completed = 17th century<br />
| length = {{cvt|54|m}}<br />
| width = {{cvt|22|m}}<br />
| minaret_quantity = <br />
| minaret_height = <br />
| spire_quantity = 3<br />
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| site_area = <br />
| materials = Burnt brick, stone, wood, lime mortar<br />
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The '''Jamia Masjid Sopore''' ({{Langx|ur|جامع مسجد سوپور}}), also known as '''Jamia Qadim Masjid''', is an historic [[Congregational mosque|Friday mosque]], located in [[Sopore]], in the union territory of [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]], [[India]]. The mosque was constructed in the 17th century during the reign of the [[Mughal Empire|Mughal Emperor]] [[Aurangzeb]]. It is the largest mosque in the area and serves as a central hub for religious activities.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Jamia Qadim Masjid |url=https://nmma.nic.in/nmma/builtDetail.do?refId=2439&dynasty=47 |archive-url= |website=The National Mission on Monuments and Antiquities (NMMA)}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2019-10-25 |title=Friday prayers held at Jamia Masjid Sopore after 11 weeks |url=https://kashmirdespatch.com/friday-prayers-held-at-jamia-masjid-sopore-after-11-weeks/ |access-date=2024-12-17 |website=Kashmir Despatch |language=en-US}}</ref> The mosque is situated on the banks of the [[Jhelum River|River Jhelum]], providing a serene and [[picturesque]] setting.<br />
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== Architecture ==<br />
The mosque is built in a distinctive T-shaped design, measuring approximately {{convert|54|m}} long and {{convert|22|m}} wide. The structure incorporates elements of traditional [[Culture of Kashmir|Kashmiri]] and [[Mughal architecture|Mughal]] architecture.<ref name=":0" /> The mosque is primarily constructed using burnt bricks, stone, and wood, with lime mortar. <br />
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The interior consists of a single prayer hall, divided into three longitudinal bays, each running parallel to the [[Qibla]] wall. The central bay features a double-height space, illuminated by [[clerestory]] lighting. The mosque has a hipped, pitched roof. It is adorned with three decorative spires, known locally as "brangh," situated at the ridge ends of the roof. The original wooden pinjrakari (lattice) shutters have been replaced with modern, arched glazed window shutters.<br />
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The [[portico]] is decorated with intricately carved wooden spandrels in the arches, while the ceiling is constructed from plain tongue-and-groove wooden planks. The plinth is made of [[Ashlar|ashlar masonry]], while the superstructure is built using burnt bricks. The ground floor walls are plastered with cement, while the walls of the upper floors are finished with mud plaster.<br />
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== Historical significance ==<br />
The mosque has historically played a role beyond its religious function. During the [[Kashmir unrest]], particularly between the 1990s and 2016, Jamia Masjid Sopore served as a gathering place for political dissent against Indian rule.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Sahni |first=Sati |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=bVhuAAAAMAAJ&q=jamia+masjid+sopore |title=Kashmir Underground |date=1999 |publisher=Har-Anand Publications |isbn=978-81-241-0637-2 |pages=491 |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-03-17 |title=Stone pelting clashes erupt in Sopore town |url=https://kashmirlife.net/stone-pelting-clashes-erupt-sopore-town-135043/ |access-date=2024-12-17 |website=Kashmir Life |language=en-GB}}</ref><br />
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According to local historical references, Jamia Masjid Sopore was constructed during the reign of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in the latter part of the 17th century. Over centuries, it has evolved into a prominent place for religious congregations, such as Friday prayers, Eid prayers, and special occasions like Shab prayers.<br />
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The mosque has undergone substantial modifications in recent years to adapt to modern needs, yet it retains much of its traditional architectural charm.<br />
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== See also ==<br />
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* [[Islam in India]]<br />
* [[List of mosques in India]]<br />
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==References==<br />
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{{Mosques in India}}<br />
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[[Category:17th-century mosques in India]]<br />
[[Category:Grand mosques|Sopore]]<br />
[[Category:Mosques in Jammu and Kashmir]]<br />
[[Category:Mughal mosques]]<br />
[[Category:Mosque buildings with spires]]</div>AlvaJustice117