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Jamali is the short name of Shaikh Fazlu'llah, also known as Shaikh Jamali Kamboh or Jalal Khan, a renowned Sufi saint. He lived during the pre-Mogul dynasty rule of the Lodi's, a period from the rule of Sikandar Lodi to the Mogul Dynasty rule of Babur and Humayun. Jamali was highly revered. Jamali, from a Sunni merchant family, was initiated into Sufism by Sheik Samauddin. He was a court poet during Lodi Dynasty rule. All that we know about Kamali is that he was associated with Jamali. through out his life. As they buried side by side the mosque is commonly referred to as "Jamali Kamali" inferring both mosque and the tomb. However, Jamali was buried in the tomb after his death in 1535.
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Above image: The Jamali Kamali Mosque & Tomb is located in the archeological village of Mehrauli Delhi. It was built in the year 1528-29.................
Considered as the forerunner in the design of Mogul architecture in India, it was built in red sandstone with marble embellishments., a typical Mogul architecture.. Among the five arches that are well decorated, the center one is the largest with a dome. The arches increase in size toward the center. This historical mosque has a prayer hall with mihrab - niche on the wall indicating the qibla
( that is, the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca and hence the direction that Muslims should face when praying) and a large courtyard in the front. The interior of the mosque is characteristic of spandrels of the arch decorated with medallions and fluted pilasters that enhance the beauty of the arch.The niches and walls are decorated with a few Koranic inscriptions. The second floor of the mosque can be accessed through the surrounding porch.
Above image:The tomb features a stunning central chamber adorned with blue and turquoise tiles that give the structure its name – Jamali means beautiful and Kamali refers to the tomb's creator, Jamali Kamboh. Kamali is also believed to have been the disciple of Jamali.......
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( that is, the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca and hence the direction that Muslims should face when praying) and a large courtyard in the front. The interior of the mosque is characteristic of spandrels of the arch decorated with medallions and fluted pilasters that enhance the beauty of the arch.The niches and walls are decorated with a few Koranic inscriptions. The second floor of the mosque can be accessed through the surrounding porch.
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Above image:The tomb features a stunning central chamber adorned with blue and turquoise tiles that give the structure its name – Jamali means beautiful and Kamali refers to the tomb's creator, Jamali Kamboh. Kamali is also believed to have been the disciple of Jamali.......
The tomb of Jamali-Kamali has a well decorated 7.6 m (25 ft) square structure with a flat roof. The ornate well plastered ceiling has Koranic inscriptions painted in red and blue . Jamali's poems are inscribed in inlaid colored tiles fixed on the walls. The tomb has the appearance of a jewel box with steps leading into it.
Mehrauli urban village is 17 km (11 mi) and 16 km (9.9 mi) away from the New Delhi Railway Station and Nizamuddin Railway Station respectively. Reposted from with modification : https://navrangindia.blogspot.com/2015/11/historical-jamali-kamali-mosque-and.html
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Mehrauli urban village is 17 km (11 mi) and 16 km (9.9 mi) away from the New Delhi Railway Station and Nizamuddin Railway Station respectively. Reposted from with modification : https://navrangindia.blogspot.com/2015/11/historical-jamali-kamali-mosque-and.html
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