You’ll notice the twin minarets of this mosque as you approach Srirangapatna by the highway. This mosque is more than 225 years old. Tipu Sultan built this in 1797, and also used regularly by him for prayer. The mosque, coated in earthen yellow, is built in majestic proportions with many interesting features.

The mehrab (semicircular niche in the direction of the Kaaba ) on the Western wall of the main hall symbolizes the Light: Allah. The stone tablets, fixed in the hall are inscribed with Koranic verses.One of the slabs mentions the date of construction of the Jamia Masjid.

A flights of steps on wither sides of the minarets takes you to the first floor. There is a large rectangular pond at the corner of the compound. On the opposite side of the pond are a series of cenotaphs.

On the terrace is a Solar Clock (Sun Clock or Sun Dial), often attributed as an example of Tipu Sultans innovations and ingenuity. (You can see another such device near Gumbaz).

You’ll notice the use of Hindu and Islamic elements in the mosque’s architectural design .

Some 200 steps take to the top of the tower, though the entry is restricted to the minarets. Entry to the mosque on the eastern side facing the main road. This is a functioning mosque with a madrasa (religious school) attached to it.

Visitors are allowed inside. Follow etiquette.