Jama Masjid

Jama Masjid in Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh, is a historic congregational mosque located in the old city area. Built in 1588-1590 during the Faruqi dynasty under ruler Adil Shah and completed during early Mughal influence, it is noted for its imposing architecture, twin minarets, spacious courtyard and stone construction. The mosque remains an active place of worship and a significant heritage attraction in Burhanpur.

Visitors can expect a large historic mosque with an open courtyard, arched prayer hall, two tall minarets and stone pillars with inscriptions in Arabic and Sanskrit. The structure is situated in a busy old-city market area near Gandhi Chowk. Visitors can explore the exterior facade, courtyard and prayer hall outside prayer times, observe architectural details and experience an active religious environment.

Jama Masjid was commissioned in 1588 by Adil Shah of the Faruqi dynasty, which ruled the Khandesh region with Burhanpur as its capital. Construction was completed around 1590 during the early Mughal period under Abdur Rahim Khan-i-Khanan, governor of Akbar. Inscriptions on the mosque record its foundation date and reflect the transition from Faruqi to Mughal rule. It is regarded as one of the important historic mosques of central India.

The mosque is an active congregational mosque for the local Muslim community and serves as a central place for daily prayers and Friday congregations. It is valued for its architectural heritage and bilingual inscriptions, representing the cultural synthesis of the region.