Mosque in Malaysia - North Indian Style

North Indian Architecture

The term is used to describe the similar Moghul type architecture that once flourished colonial Malaya. The style is imitative of Mogul/Moorish type architecture.

Significant feature such as the small and large onion domes, multitude of spires and smaller dome canopies. More than 1 minaret, multifoil arches over decorated column.
The Ubudiah Mosque in Perak, the Kapitan Keling Mosque in Penang, the Jame’ Mosque and Masjid India in Kuala Lumpur are prime examples of this style 

 

The architectural plans of the mosques are similar to other mosques. Where the design architecture with its central domes and arched verandah way.The mosque compound is normally fenced up at the full lengths of its  perimeter with ample parking area and normally with medium to large green grass meadow..
The North Indian Architecture is easily differentiated from any others due to its generous use of small and large onion domes, multitude of spires and small domed canopies, more than one minaret, horse shoe or multiform arches over decorated columns. 

Jamek Mosque - Kuala Lumpur Main Entrance

Jamek Mosque - Kuala Lumpur 

Zahir Mosque - Kedah

Masjid Kapitan Keling - Penang

Masjid Kapitan Keling - Penang

 

Another view of Kapitan Keling Mosque-Penang

 

Awsome view of Ubudiah Mosque - Kuala Kangsar Perak

Another view of this Majestic Ubudiah Mosque.

E.g. The Ubudiah Mosque in Perak, the Kapitan Keling Mosque in Penang, the Jame’ Mosque and Masjid India in Kuala Lumpur.
The architectural plans of the mosques are similar to the mosques of any other design plan with its central domes,arched verandah and alleys.

The early twentieth century mosques were built of reinforced concrete structure and enclosure wall for the main prayer hall.

The roofs are covered with domes made from reinforced concrete, aluminum or any durable material which are able to withstand the harsh climate of Malaysia.