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Jamia Masjid or Masjid-e-Ala in Srirangapatna, Mysore

Jamia Masjid or Masjid-e-Ala is a mosque situated near the Bangalore Gate of the Srirangapatna fort. Tipu Sultan (Tiger of Mysore) built this masjid in 1784 soon after he ascended the throne of Mysore. Inside the mosque there is an inscription that mentions all the ninety-nine names of Allah. Persian scriptures done in fine calligraphy and intricate ornamentation decorate the walls and ceilings of this Juma Masjid.

Srirangapatna or Srirangapatnam is situated in Mysore in Karnataka state, India.