Pathar ki Masjid

Pathar Ki masjid
Basic information
Location Patna
Geographic coordinates 25°36′40″N 85°08′38″E / 25.611°N 85.144°E / 25.611; 85.144Coordinates: 25°36′40″N 85°08′38″E / 25.611°N 85.144°E / 25.611; 85.144
Affiliation Islam
Region Magadh
State India
Province Bihar
District Patna district
Municipality Patna Municipality Corporation
Ecclesiastical or organizational status Islamic
Architectural description
Architectural type Medieval Mosque
Architectural style Indo-Islamic
Completed 1621
Specifications
Materials Stone

The Pathar Ki Masjid stands on the bank of river ganges near the Takht Shri Harmandir Saheb.[1] Parvez Shah, son of Jahangir, established Pathar Ki Masjid in 1621.[2] The structure is built of stone, and so it got its name as Pathar Ki Masjid.

Pathar Ki Masjid is very popular among the local Islamic community. Apart from religious functions, this old mosque is a major landmark of the city.[3]

Pathar Ki Masjid is also called Saif Khan's mosque, Chimmi Ghat mosque, and Sangi Masjid.

References

  1. ↑ "Destinations :: Patna".
  2. ↑ http://patna.bih.nic.in/html/patharkimasjid.htm
  3. ↑ http://www.tsiindia.com/east-india/pathar-ki-masjid-bihar.html


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