| Jama Masjid | |
|---|---|
 The mosque, in 2019 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Friday mosque |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Motijhil,Murshidabad,West Bengal |
| Country | India |
  Location of the mosque inWest Bengal | |
| Administration | Archaeological Survey of India |
| Coordinates | 24°09′44″N88°16′32″E / 24.162124°N 88.275552°E /24.162124; 88.275552 |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque architecture |
| Style | Indo-Islamic |
| Founder | Nawab Nawaei Muhammad Khan |
| Completed | c. 1750CE |
| Specifications | |
| Dome | Three |
| Minaret | Four |
| Official name | Motijheel Jama Mosque |
| Reference no. | N-WB-129 |
TheJama Masjid, also known as theKala Masjid and as theMotijheel Mosque, is aFriday mosque, located on the western bank ofMotijhil, in the historical city ofMurshidabad, in the state ofWest Bengal, India. The Jama Masjid was built by Nawajish Muhammad Khan inc. 1750CE.[1]
Hazarduari Palace and its associated sites in the Kila Nizamat area are a major centre of attraction in Murshidabad. Just a little away areKatra Masjid,Fauti Mosque, Jama Masjid and the Motijhil area. There is a group of attractions in the northern part of the town. Some attractions such asKhushbagh,Rosnaiganj,Baranagar,Kiriteswari Temple,Karnasuvarna and others are on the other side of the river and there are attractions in the neighbouringBerhampore area.[2]
The Motijheel Jama Mosque is aMonuments of National Importance, managed by theArchaeological Survey of India.[3]
Jama Masjid was built byNawab Nawaei Muhammad Khan in 1750 CE. He named it Kala Masjid and is also well known as Motijheel Mosque.[1]
Ghaseti Begum, the eldest daughter ofNawab Alivardi Khan, adopted Ekramulla, the son of her younger sisterAmina Begum and the younger brother ofSiraj ud-Daulah, and brought him up as her own son. Ekramulla died at a young age. Ghaseti Begum's husband, Nawaei Muhammad Khan, could not bear the shock and died. Both of them were buried in the Jama Masjid compound. It is said that Nawab Alivardi Khan used to come regularly to the Jama Masjid to offer prayers.[1]
The Jama Masjid has three domes and a three-archedfaçade.[1]Banglapedia describes the mosque as being rectangular in plan and covered by three hemispherical domes. Octagonalminarets capped by bulbuous kiosks are situated in the four corners.[4]
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