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Jama Masjid

Bibi Ki Masjid



Built during Farooqi rule in India, Jama Masjid is situated at Burhanpur in Madhya Pradesh. It is the first Jama Masjid in Burhanpur and was constructed in 1529 by Begum Ruquiya, wife of King Azam Humayun. There were two towers in this mosque. The foundation of the present Jama Masjid was laid in 1590. It is similar to the Jama Masjid in Delhi and is adorned with Persian and Arabic calligraphy.


Updated on 15th November, 2015
District: Burhanpur
Location: Burhanpur    

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