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The Architecture of Jumma
Mosque |
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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
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Sad-Ullah Khan Mosque |
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 On
the left side of the first entrance of Rajagiri fort
there is a path which faces East. Here, Sad-Ullah
Khan's mosque is located. The Archaeological Survey
of India conserves and preserves the mosque. This
mosque is the place worship to Muslims during their
rule. This mosque was built between 1717 and 1715
A.D.
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Mohammed Khan
Mosque |
Swaroop Singh, who belonged to Rajaput dynasty
became one of the captains of the Moghal's armies.
At the end ot 17th century A.D. Swaroop Singh was
enthroned as a ruler of Gingee by the Delhi emperor.
Desing was the son of the couple Swaroop Singh and
his wife Ramabai.
Desing being a solitary player in his palace,
Swaroop Singh felt that his son needs a suitable
comparing to play with him. Therefore he selected
and adopted Mohammed khan as a suitable intelligent
friend to his son. Mohammed khan was the son of
Palayakkar of valuthavaur.
Desing and Mohammed khan became friends. Later they
practiced all royal sports and became well qualified
for the kingship.
A Mosque facing towards East, adjacent to Kalyan
Mahal (Rani Mahal) was built with lime mortar and
bricks in the palace grounds as a worship place for
his dear friend Mohammed khan.
The mosque of 7.70 meters in length, 6 meters in
breadth and 12 meters in height is now in ruined
condition and this is not appearing as a monument
today. |
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