Jama Masjid

Jama Masjid is a historic congregational mosque located in the Chowk area of Old Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Built in 1837 by Qudsia Begum, the first woman ruler of Bhopal, it is among the city's oldest mosques. The structure features two tall minarets, three domes, and a large courtyard surrounded by arched colonnades. Situated near the Upper Lake and bustling bazaars, it remains an active place of worship and a notable example of Bhopal's 19th-century Islamic architecture.

Visitors can expect a large active mosque set in the dense Chowk bazaar area of Old Bhopal. The complex includes a spacious open courtyard, a prayer hall with arched entrances, two slender minarets and three white domes. The interior features ornate pillars and marble flooring. The surroundings are busy market streets with shops and food stalls. Non-worshippers can view the architecture from the courtyard outside prayer times in a calm, reverent environment.

Built in 1837 by Qudsia Begum, the first female ruler of the princely state of Bhopal. It was constructed during her reign (1819-1837) and is considered one of the oldest mosques in Bhopal. The mosque reflects the architectural style of the early Bhopal Nawabi period with formal Mughal-inspired elements, including minarets with gold-plated finials.

Serves as a major congregational mosque for the Muslim community of Old Bhopal and a central venue for Friday prayers and Eid congregations. It represents the cultural heritage of Bhopal's Nawabi era and remains an important religious and community landmark in the historic Chowk area.