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Danaik's Enclosure Mosque

A rare Vijayanagara-era mosque and 'band tower' inside a nobleman's compound in the royal centre.

Danaik's Enclosure Mosque: Mosque within the Danaik's Enclosure
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Open

6:00 am – 6:00 pm

Entry

Free entry

Best time to go

Any time

Time to spend here

About 35 minutes

Crowds

Usually quiet

Within the Danaik's Enclosure in the royal centre, off the main circuit. Rarely visited — a good spot for a quiet, reflective look at Hampi's diversity.

Before you go

Car to the gate

No long walk in

Toilets 530 m away

Straight-line distance

Drinking water 520 m away

Straight-line distance

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About this place

Inside the Danaik's Enclosure — the walled compound of a high military officer (a dandanayaka, or commander) — stand a small mosque and an adjoining tower, among the few Islamic-style religious buildings within the Hindu capital. The rectangular mosque has a flat roof carried on plain arches and a domed prayer chamber, while the tall neighbouring 'band tower' (naubat khana) is thought to have been used to sound ceremonial drums and music. Their presence reflects the many Muslim soldiers, cavalry officers and traders who served the Vijayanagara army, and the empire's pragmatic tolerance. Set among the ruins of the officer's quarters, it is a quiet, historically fascinating corner of the royal centre.

How to get there

  • By road to the entrance

  1. Go by car, bike or auto to Danaik's Enclosure Mosque

    Google Maps takes you by road to the nearest point to the place.

    Directions in Google Maps
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Walking paths and times are from Google Maps. The way in can change on festival days: follow the signs and ASI staff.

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