Jaunpur is a city in Uttar Pradesh which is known for its mosques. Much of this recognition is owing to the situation of Jami Masjid in Jaunpur, India. Hence, due to an influx of a large number of visitors, Jaunpur Jami Masjid has become one of the major Tourist Attractions in Jaunpur.
History :
The Jami Masjid, Jaunpur (also known as the ‘Jama Masjid, Jaunpur’ or the ‘Bari Masjid’) was built in the year 1470, under the last ruler of the Sharqi Dynasty, named Hussain Shah.
According to the historians and other experts, the Jami Masjid, Jaunpur bear a great deal of resemblance with those mosques that were built during the reign of Firoz Shah Tughlaq of the Tughlaq Dynasty of Delhi Sultanate.
Description :
The magnificent appearance of Jama Masjid at Jaunpur is heightened by a number of factors. The entire structure of Jami Masjid, Jaunpur stands on a plinth that is six meters high. The double arched, pylon-shaped gate at the entrance presents a majestic sight to the onlookers. The long steps leading to the front gate is also good to view. The main portal lies in the focal point of the facade and stands about 26 meters tall and measures nearly 24 meters at the base. This was again a characteristic feature of the mosques built by the Sharqis.
The feature which can be exclusively traced in Jami Masjid, Jaunpur is a massive rectangular hall meant for prayers. This hall is flanked by tunnel vaults on its either sides and is also covered by a dome, measuring 11.4 meters in diameter. There are small windows in the dome that allow sunlight to enter into the interior of the Jami Masjid, Jaunpur, thus creating a splendid sight.
Another attribute of Jama Masjid at Jaunpur that any of the other Holy Places in Jaunpur will find hard to match, are the gorgeous decorations that are visible on the walls on the interior and the exterior portions of the mosque.
Special prayers are held on Friday of every week.
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