Jamia Masjid

Jamia Masjid is a historic congregational mosque located near City Market in Chickpet, central Bengaluru, Karnataka. Built in 1791 during the reign of Tipu Sultan, it is noted for its white minarets, bulbous domes and granite pillars. The mosque remains an active place of worship and a prominent example of Islamic architecture in the city, situated close to Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace and Bangalore Fort, attracting visitors interested in heritage and architecture.

Visitors can expect a large active mosque set in the busy City Market area of central Bengaluru. The complex features a spacious courtyard, a two-storey prayer hall with granite pillars, white minarets and domes, and arched balconies. The surroundings are dense commercial streets. Visitors can view the exterior architecture, walk through the courtyard outside prayer times, and observe the historic structure. The interior prayer hall is primarily for worshippers.

Jamia Masjid in Bengaluru was built in 1791 by Tipu Sultan, ruler of Mysore. Constructed in Islamic architectural style with granite pillars, domes and minarets, it served as a principal congregational mosque for the city. It is closely associated with the nearby Bangalore Fort and Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace, reflecting the late 18th-century heritage of Bengaluru under Mysore rule.

The mosque is an active congregational mosque and an important religious centre for the Muslim community in central Bengaluru. It is valued as a heritage example of Islamic architecture in Karnataka and forms part of the cultural and historic identity of the old City Market and Chickpet area.