The mosque is located in busy area of K.R. Market in
Bangalore. 'Jumma Masjid' means 'Friday Mosque'. It is city's oldest
mosque and was earlier known as Sangim Jamia Masjid. Some records
reveal that Mughal Killedar built it. It has an elevated prayer hall
with tall ornamental granite pillars. Although the roof of the
masjid was destroyed by cannon fire by English Army during Third
Mysore War but was renovated in 1836 by Mohiyuddin Ali Khan Mekkri,
the Baksh of Bangalore Court.
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