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The Architecture of Jumma Mosque
In 17th Century A.D. Sad-ad-ullah khan ruled Gingee during his rule he built a mosque near the pathway to Chakkarai Kulam, Chettikulam and Sri Anjaneya temple.
The entrance of Sd-ad-ullah khan's Jumma mosque was built with lime mortar and with arch and ornamental
decorations. Even though the entrance is with measures of 2.50 meter. length, 2.10 meter. breath and 4 meter. height, it is in ruined
condition.
The next one is rectangular shaped granite stage with measures of 12.25 meter. length, 9.65 meter breadth and 1 meter height on this stage, a mosque (worship place) facing towards east, has been
constructed with mortar and bricks in the west side. It's measures are 12.25 meter. length 9.65 meter. height. But this mosque is in destructive condition.
On the Opposite side to this mosque, there is one burial ground/cemetery where dead bodies were
buried. This cemetery architectures are preserved from further damages by the Department of Archaeology safely.
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