| Langar Ki Masjid | |
|---|---|
 The mosque, in partial ruins, inc. 1939 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam(former) |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Mosque(former) |
| Status | Inactive (partial ruinous state) |
| Location | |
| Location | Kalaburagi,Karnataka |
| Country | India |
  Location of the former mosque inKarnataka | |
| Coordinates | 17°21′52″N76°49′55″E / 17.36458°N 76.83183°E /17.36458; 76.83183 |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque architecture |
| Style | Bahmani |
| Completed | 14th century |
| Specifications | |
| Dome | Several |
| Minaret | Four |
| Inscriptions | One(maybe more) |
TheLangar Ki Masjid, also known asLangar Masjid orLangar Mosque, is a formermosque, now in partial ruins, situated inKalaburagi, in the state ofKarnataka, India. The former mosque is astate protected monument.[1][2]
The former mosque is dated from the 14th century, during theBahmani Sultanate.[3]
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The plan of the building is quadrangular, and smallminarets are provided on all four corners. Thefaçade has three identical arched entrances leading into the interior. These arches are 5.5 metres (18 ft) high, and 3.0 metres (10 ft) wide, and theirspandrels contain medallions ornamented withplaster work. Above the arches, achajja rests on stonebrackets. Aparapet with acruciform-like design runs across the length of the roof, on all four sides. The roof is arch-shaped, and is covered with screens of arches, placed in the middle of the parapet. There are two extensions to the mosque, added at a later date, attached to the northern and southern walls respectively.[2][4]
The prayer hall, measuring 14.9 by 9.8 metres (49 by 32 ft), is divided into threebays by two arches. These arches are 8.2 metres (27 ft) high and 9.1 metres (30 ft) wide. The ceiling is the mosque's chief architectural feature, which is vaulted in the shape of an arch, with representations of ribs and struts, resembling those of a Buddhistchaitya.[2][4]
Towards the northwest of the mosque is a Bahmani-style tomb. The tomb has a square base surmounted by a semi-circular dome. Each of the sides of the base measure 16 metres (52 ft). The base is approximately 7.9 metres (26 ft) high, with the dome rising another 7.9 metres (26 ft), and thus the entire tomb is 16 metres (52 ft) high. Two arched entrances are provided in the northern and southern walls of the tomb. Its western wall contains some inscriptions from theQuran. The tomb also bears an inscription dating it to 1434.[2][4]
