Islamic Heritage of Goa

The History You Weren't Told, Adil Shahi Mosques of Goa

Tinusha Pereira

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English

Neeuq
10 September 2025

Architecture; History; History of religion; Islam; Conservation of buildings & building materials

Situated along the western Konkan coast of India, Goa has a tropical monsoon climate and is renowned both for its beaches and layered architectural heritage.

Historiography and school texts have typically foregrounded the Portuguese colonial period and the Maratha presence in Goa, a focus that has shaped modern Goan identity. Monuments in Old Goa such as the Basilica of Bom Jesus and the Sé Cathedral are widely celebrated, as are major Hindu temples such as Shree Mangueshi and Shree Nageshi in Ponda.

By contrast, the Islamic-period sites in Goa have received comparatively limited scholarly and public attention. Where do the mosques, dargahs and other Islamic structures fit within Goa's architectural landscape?

This beautifully illustrated architectural study addresses that gap by documenting surviving mosques from the Adil Shah period, analysing their design and construction and placing them within a more inclusive account of Goan heritage and its multiple influences.

Centered on the Safa Masjid in Ponda and the Surla Masjid in Bicholim, architect and researcher Tinusha Pereira explores the distinctive blend of Persian, Deccan and Goan influences reflected in these surviving structures.

Through meticulous measured drawings, fieldwork and historical analysis, the book reconstructs the original design intensions and function of these mosques, shedding light on their architectural development and cultural importance.

Highlighting the role of religious tolerance and cross-cultural exchange, this work reveals a unique architectural legacy in need of greater recognition and preservation.

By: Tinusha Pereira
Imprint: Neeuq
Dimensions: Height: 279mm, Width: 216mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 422g
ISBN: 9781764176415
ISBN 10: 1764176413
Pages: 126
Publication Date: 10 September 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Tinusha Pereira is an architect passionate about heritage, history and storytelling through design. She believes architecture is not just about buildings, but about people, memory and meaning.