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| Jamia Masjid | |
|---|---|
 A view of eastern entrance | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Mosque |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Tak Mohalla,Shopian,Jammu & Kashmir |
| Country | India |
  Location of the mosque inJammu & Kashmir | |
| Coordinates | 34°05′54″N74°48′33″E / 34.098352°N 74.809180°E /34.098352; 74.809180 |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque architecture |
| Style | Mughal |
| Completed |
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| Materials | Deodar, stones, bricks |
TheJama Masjid is an historicFriday mosque, located inShopian, in the union territory ofJammu and Kashmir,India. The mosque was built during the Mughal period and is very beautiful from both inside and outside. It's considered one of the best mosques in theShopian district.[1][2]
The Jamia Masjid Shopian was an important stop along the Mughal road through Pir Panjal, where the Mughals used to rest during their journeys. The mosque was commissioned by the Mughal EmperorAurangzeb, making it a significant historical site of the period.[3]
Local historical accounts also associate the mosque’s construction with contributions from the Banday family of Shopian, particularly Ab Rehman Banday and his relatives, who are said to have supported the building process.[4] However, these claims require stronger independent sources to be fully verified underWikipedia’s sourcing guidelines.
The Jamia Masjid is an historic mosque with a notable architectural heritage. Although the specific architectural details of the mosque are not outlined in the data provided, it is mentioned that the mosque was built during the Mughal period and later reconstructed in the 1940s. Mughal architecture has been noted for its designs, domes, and minarets, which could be features of this mosque as well.[5]
The mosque's construction was supervised by Ustab Habib Ullah Mast, a carpenter fromSrinagar, and it was built using local stones. The foundation stone of the modern Jamia Masjid at Shopian was laid in 1944, and the construction was completed over a few years. It's also mentioned that the mosque underwent renovation, indicating that efforts have been made to preserve its historical and architectural value.[6]
