Mecca Masjid Hrderabad - Among
the most visited spots in Hyderabad, Mecca Masjid ranks in the top of the
list. An excellent reflection of a nice blend of Indian and Islamic
tradition of architecture, Hrderabad india mecca masjid beside the historic Charminar, is
one of the oldest and largest Mecca Mosque Hrderabad india in the India.
History
Visit Hrderabad mecca masjid - Hrderabad india mecca masjid is a combined efforts of several Muslim rulers in India. First
of all Muhammed Quli Qutub Shah began building it in 1617 under the
supervision of Mir Faizullah Baig and Rangiah Choudhary. Mughal emperor
Aurangzeb completed the construction in 1694. Amid of these kings, Abul
Hasan Tana Shah of Golconda also continued the construction of the Hrderabad
india mecca masjid.
It took 77 years to complete, employing more than 8,000 masons and workers.
Nomenclature
Visit Hrderabad mecca masjid -
Popularly said that Muhammed Quli brought some bricks from the Holy land of
Macca and set them in the construction of the central arch of the Mecca
Mosque Hrderabad india,
thereby it is named the Mecca Masjid. Pious Mohammed Quli Qutub Shah himself
laid the foundation stone of the mosque.
Architecture
Visit Hrderabad mecca masjid -
On the pattern of other ancient buildings in the city, the mosque is a
granite giant with inspiring innards. The main hall is 75 feet high, 220
feet wide and 180 feet long, accommodating ten thousand worshipers at a
time. An arched gallery on the peak of the minarets, above that is a small
dome and a spire. The arches and doors are adorned with the inscription of
the verses of Quran. The graves of Asaf Jahi rulers and their family is in
the campus of the mosque.
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