Jami Mosque, also known as Jama Masjid, is one of the important medieval Islamic monuments in Khambhat, Gujarat. Constructed in 1325 CE, the mosque represents an early phase in the development of Indo-Islamic architecture in the region. Khambhat, historically known as Cambay, was a prosperous port town with extensive commercial connections, attracting merchants and communities from different parts of India and overseas. Its maritime trade and mercantile wealth contributed to the development of religious and civic buildings.
According to the inscription associated with the mosque, its construction is attributed to Umar bin Ahmad al-Kazaruni, a prosperous local merchant. The monument reflects the importance of merchant patronage in the growth of religious architecture during the medieval period. Its establishment also illustrates the development of congregational mosques in Gujarat during the fourteenth century.
The mosque is particularly significant for its architectural character, which combines Islamic religious planning with building traditions associated with the region. It is recognised as a Monument of National Importance and forms an important part of Khambhat’s historic built heritage.