This eloquent Mosque is situated at the middle of Nowhata, one of the oldest cities of Srinagar. Built by Sultan Sikandar in 1400 AD it has been a great religious space for Muslims in Srinagar. Zain-ul-Abidin, the son of Sultan Sikandar got the mosque elongated at a later period of time. Jamia Masjid, Srinagar includes the tradition of Indo-Faracenac architecture which makes it more beautiful and attractive. Not only has this, Jamia Masjid consisted of an enlarged magnificent courtyard and 370 wooden pillars standing straight. Although being in the middle of the old city and with all the hustle the Jamia Masjid gives out a serene and calm environment. Ultimate peace and tranquility is one of the attractive characteristics of the mosque. Besides the mosque being a sanctified space for more than 1000 Muslims to offer their everyday prayer.
History
Jamia masjid was built by the great ruler Sultan Sikandar in the 14th century. Later it was enlarged by his son Zain-ul-Abidin. Besides showing traditional architecture the mosque excellently shows the cross culture fertilization of Kashmir. Thrice being destroyed by fire was every time renovated. The latest renovation was done during the reign of Maharaja Pratap Singh.
Architecture
Though, Jamia masjid has a traditional Architecture of Indo-Faracanec and cross culture fertilization of culture of Kashmir. Jamia masjid consists of pyramid shaped tall towers and adorns pagoda style in its architecture. Surrounded by courtyard jamia Masjid, consists of 370 standing pillars, each and every pillar being made of a single trunk of Deodar wood. The mosque covers an area of 384 ft*381 ft. this magnanimous Jamia Masjid has enough space to provide room to more than 30,000 people at the same time offering their prayer. The Masjid is constructed in a Mughal Garden style with two broad paths giving the symbol of the best architectures of that period. In addition, the Jamia Masjid tolerated the odds of the course of time still standing with pride giving example of vitality and best architecture.
Legacy
The beauty, elegance and attractiveness speak stories of the mosque. More than 1, 00,000 Muslims offer prayer everyday at the peak.
Damaged Caused By Fire
Jamia Masjid thrice bored the destruction caused by fire till date. Still it restored its damaged portion after every single disaster’s. Last renovation of the Jamia Masjid was carried out under a reign of Maharaja Pratap Singh. After so much of destruction the jamia Masjid holds its magnificent positioned and spans erect in Srinagar giving an example of its beauty and lusture and relating with reach stories from the past. It places Muslims from every corner of the city to pray five times a day.
Reference:
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