Jama Masjid, Bidar
| Jama Masjid, Bidar | |
|---|---|
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
Jama Masjid is a congregational mosque in Bidar.[1]
History
[edit]From the style of its construction, it can be attributed to the late Bahmani period.[1]
Description
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The facade has seven arched entrances opening into the courtyard. The middle arch, with a span of 17 feet, is slightly larger than the others, which have a span of 16 feet two inches.
It is topped by a dome, which rests upon an octagonal base. Each side of the base has a length of 12 feet, and the height of the base is 10 feet 6 inches above the roof. A trefoil-patterned parapet runs along the length of the roof.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Yazdani, Ghulam (1947). Bidar Its History And Monuments. Oxford University Press. pp. 103–104.