Jama Masjid

Jumma Masjid was built by Ali Adil Shah I (1557-1580), ruler of Adil Shahi Kingdom, to celebrate his victory in the Battle of Talikota. It is spread over an area of about 10,810 sq m and has beautiful arches, a fine dome and a large inner courtyard.

Apart from this, around 2,250 black squares have been erected on the polished floor, for the worshippers. It has been counted as one of the first mosques in India and holds a copy of the Quran written in gold. Moreover, this is the largest masjid in the region and dates back to the period of Adil Shah.

The onion shaped dome of the masjid rests on the beams of a hall, which are divided into 45 compartments. There is a fountain at the centre, many arches and rooms, a hall and a dome with another 33 domes surrounding it. The masjid also has 12 arches built with 12 interleaving arches and a gateway designed by Aurangzeb.

The twin minarets of Jumma Masjid are decorated with numerous pigeon-holes, and terminate in bulbous domes above the balconies. Moreover, prayers are still offered, both at the mosque and at the mausoleum.