Jama Mosque, Lucknow
| Jama Mosque | |
|---|---|
The grand and large mosque, in 2013 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Shia Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Friday mosque |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Husainabad, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh |
| Country | India |
Location of the mosque in Uttar Pradesh | |
| Geographic coordinates | 26°52′21″N 80°54′04″E / 26.87259°N 80.90101°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque architecture |
| Style | |
| Founder |
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| Groundbreaking | 1839 CE |
| Completed | 1845 CE |
| Specifications | |
| Dome(s) | 3 |
| Minaret(s) | 4 (incl. 2 incomplete) |
| Materials | Lakhauri bricks; lime mortar; stucco |
| Official name | Jama Masjid near Hussainabad |
| Reference no. | N-UP-L277 |
| Location of the mosque in Lucknow | |
The Jama Mosque, also known as the Jama Masjid, is a Shi'ite Friday mosque located in the area of Husainabad, Lucknow, in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. The construction of the mosque started in 1839 CE by Muhammad Ali Shah, third Badshah of Awadh with the intention to surpass the Jama Masjid in Delhi in size. It was incomplete at the time of his death, and the mosque was completed by his wife, Queen Malika Jahan Sahiba, in 1845 CE, although not all planned elements were completed.
The mosque is a Monuments of National Importance, administered by the Archaeological Survey of India.