The Jama Masjid of Bijapur is a congregational mosque in the Indian state of Karnataka. Initiated by Ali Adil Shah I of the Bijapur Sultanate in the 16th century, the mosque was never completed. It is the largest mosque in Bijapur, and has a capacity of 4000 worshippers.
Jama Mosque, Bijapur
Mehrab
Wide view of complete site
Arches, inside the Masjid
Bijapur is the district headquarters of Bijapur district of the Karnataka state of India. It is also the headquarters for Bijapur Taluk. Bijapur city is well known for its historical monuments of architectural importance built during the rule of the Adil Shahi dynasty. It is also well known for the popular Karnataka premier league team, the Bijapur Bulls. Bijapur is located 519 km (322 mi) northwest of the state capital Bangalore and about 550 km (340 mi) from Mumbai and 210 km (130 mi) north east of the city of Belgaum.
Clockwise from top: Gol Gumbaz, Shivagiri Monument, Bara Kaman, Jama Mosque.
"Visapoer", 1690
Plan of Bijapur, 1911
Ibrahim Rauza, completed in 1626 is the burial place of Ibrahim Adil Shah II and his family