Jama Masjid - Mandav

This colossal landmark is another wonderful witness of the prosperous history of Mandu and a great example of Afghan art. It was a place where hordes of worshippers would arrive every day in the bygone era and one can see the many chambers and domes used for various purposes.

Best place.. for photography and historical place you can spend full day here..

Jama Masjid or Jami masjid is a beautiful mosque located in Mandav..not lot of people..well maintained by the archeological department..from an architectural and design point of view this place is an absolute gem..apart from visiting ghe jahaj mahal which is obviously the main attraction in mandav..make time to visit this place as well..a photographers paradise..

Beautiful architecture and amazing symmetry It is said tha its a replica of Syria's Grand Mosque but I think this is more beautiful than that. perfect time to visit Mansoon

Jama Masjid (also called Jami Masjid) is a historic mosque in Mandu in the Central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Built in Mughal style of architecture, the mosque has been believed to have been built during the reign of Hoshang Shah and completed during the reign of Mahmud Khilji in 1454. Very beautiful place where you can go and feel the nature and history of our country the palace has been Reconstructing Bye government to keep our history and monuments safe for our future generations

Jama Masjid (also called Jami Masjid) is a historic mosque in Mandu in the Central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Built in Mughal style of architecture, the mosque has been believed to have been built during the reign of Hoshang Shah and completed during the reign of Mahmud Khilji in 1454.The Masjid has three large domes, a courtyard, 54 smaller domes and colonnade of pillared halls. It has a prayer hall and decorated pillars in the masjid. The entire area of the mosque is 7,725 square metres (83,150 sq ft), built on an elevated platform 4.6 m (15 ft). The inscriptions on the eastern doorway to the porch indicates that the mosque was modeled on the basis of Mosque of Damascus. In modern times, the Group of Monuments at Mandu is maintained and administered by the Bhopal circle of the Archaeological Survey of India.

It is a very good place to visit! With a ride of one and half hr from mhow, we can reach to this place. Basically enriched in its archaeology and stone works. It's equally important from military point of view as it is a popular ancient fort. Moreover it provides magnificent scenery all around!!!!

28 December 2021. I have paraphrased the information given at the Mandu Tourism, Sarmaya, British Library, Wikipedia and ASI websites and added my thoughts about Delhi Gate at Mandu. This has been done with the aim of not only giving historical information but also making it more interesting to read. (I hope ?) Jama Masjid and Jami Masjid are one and the same as this imposing monument of Mandu is called by people by both these names. Located right at most congested area and at the heart of commercial hub of Mandu. Construction of Jami Masjid was started by Hoshsang Shah but completed by Mahmud Khilji in A.D. 1454 It is a grand monument and made even more imposing by the giant plinth which is a 15 feet high square. The plinth has arched rooms for the visitors or at one time for the employees of the mosque. Today it is difficult to these due to the cars, taxies and carts selling food / souvenirs / and general merchandise that are parked all along the plinth on either side of the staircase leading to the top of the plinth. Visitors climbing the stairs reach a huge arched doorway. Massive teak doors fitted there are still going strong. Beyond the teak door is a huge room with the roof of a massive dome. The inner side of the dome has arches all around with artistic designs. On passing through this room, one comes to a big courtyard enclosed within the three sides of long pillared corridors. The pillared corridor facing the entry gate is dominated by three domes. Tin all there are three bigger and 54 smaller domes. The central pillared corridor is deep was very spacious. It was the main prayer hall. There are 17 arched niches in the rear wall. They have beautiful engraving in Hindu design. The central niche is decorated in verses from the Quran Arabic script. It was the mihrab. Next to it is a raised pulpit beautifully made in marble. ASI has done a wonderful job in restoring the pillars, arches and corridors. Our guide told us that much before the establishment of the Khilji sultanate this area was ruled by the Hindu kings of the Parmar dynasty. Jama Masjid was the place of their Durbar. That is the reason for Indian designs on the pillars and arches etc. King used to sit on a throne, the raised marble structure which today is being referred to as the main pulpit. However, could not find anything to support this statement. Fun to walk around this great monument.