JAMI MASJID

                                  THE JAMI MASJID (GAMV)

-built-initiated by hoshang and completed by mahmud khalji

-date- A.D.1454

-plan-square-97.4m

-dome porch-16.8m –projecting from eastern façade

-plinth-4.6m high from ground level

-verandah-1.8m deep

-arches-inset with coloured tiles

-doorway of the porch-consists of marbel jambs

-lintel-decorated in hindu style

-interior—hall—plan-square-13.7m

                       --jali screens on the sides forming bands

                         of blue enamel tiles set as stars

-court of mosque-beyound western door

                             -enclosed on all sides by colonnades

-western colonnade/prayer hall - 58 small and 3 large domes         

-niches-a shallow recess for statues-along western wall

NOTE-beautifully carved crenellation with heads –jamb  

           work in polished black stone –depict hindu style

          -elegant marbel dome supported on four arches    

           ,brackets and balustrade –depict hindu style

-extreme ends –upper apartments for ladies and royal   

                           visitors

northern and southern colonnades made of 11 arched openings

northern side – 2 entrances one from court and another

                           from prayer hall