| Kali Masjid | |
|---|---|
काळी मशीद | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Leadership | Syed Farooque |
| Location | |
| Location | Kacheri Road, Jalna |
| Country | India |
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| Coordinates | 19°50′25″N 75°52′35″E / 19.8403°N 75.8764°E |
| Architecture | |
| Architect | Jamshed Khan |
| Type | Mosque |
| Style | Indo-Islamic, Mughal |
| Established | 1557[1] |
Construction cost | Unknown |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 700 |
| Length | 40 metres (130 ft) |
| Width | 27 metres (89 ft) |
| Dome | 1 |
| Minaret | 4 |
Minaret height | 20 metres (66 ft) |
| Materials | Red sandstone, Black Stone |
Kali Masjid, also known as Jumma Masjid, is a 16th-century mosque, known for its unique architectural features with black stones and rich cultural heritage.[2][3] It is located in Jalna, Jalna district of Maharashtra and attracts visitors from around the world.
History[edit | edit source]
The mosque was built by Mughal's Governor, (Jamshid) Jamshed Khan, in 1557, during the time of emperor Akbar the Great.[1] It is located in the middle of the old section of the city, Old Jalna, and is known as the black mosque, because it is constructed out of black stone. Approximately 700 people can pray at a time.[4][5][6]
Over time, the mosque has undergone various renovations, preserving its historical significance. Its well-preserved entrance door bears the date of construction in Persian, showcasing the remarkable craftsmanship of the era.[7]
Architecture[edit | edit source]
The Kali Masjid is located inside a rectangular walled compound, closed on three sides with an arcade in the front. The entrance is through a large stone gate, flanked by stone jali screens, painted white. The prayer hall is topped by corner finials with fluted domical tops. Octagonal columns carry six small domes within. The mosque's principal dome, is ornamented at the top and the base with carved stone lotus leaves. The adjacent hammam, constructed five years later, has domed chambers on faceted pendentives. The sarai, directly opposite the mosque, is a large square paved court, surrounded by arcaded chambers/recesses.[8]
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Dome of Mosque
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Kali Masjid Jalna (Old Jalna) 1577 Door
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Night View Of Mosque
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See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Making Space: Sufis and Settlers in Early Modern India. New Delhi, India: Nile Green. 2012. p. 154. ISBN 9780198077961.
- ↑ Playne Somerset; R. V Solomon; J. W Bond; Arnold Wright, eds. (2006). Indian States: A Biographical, Historical, and Administrative Survey. Asian Educational Services. p. 546. ISBN 978-81-206-1965-4. OCLC 76941475.
- ↑ जालना की 444 साल पुरानी काली मस्जिद का इतिहास, retrieved 13 August 2023
- ↑ Jalna NIC. "Official Website Of Government, "Places of Interest"". JALNA.NIC.IN. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
- ↑ "There is old mosque situated at Court Road, old Jalna named as Kali Masjid". JALNA-Zilla Parishad. Archived from the original on 13 August 2023. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
- ↑ "Kali Masjid". tourmet. 13 February 2014. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
- ↑ "Kali Masjid Jalna Maharashtra". tourmyindia.com. Tour My India. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
- ↑ George Michell; Mark Zebrowski (1999). Architecture and Art of the Deccan Sultanates. Vol. 7. Cambridge University Press. p. 85. ISBN 9780521563215. OCLC 39162317.