Afzal Gunj Masjid
| Afzal Gunj Masjid | |
|---|---|
The mosque in 1895 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Mosque |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Hyderabad, Hyderabad District, Telangana |
| Country | India |
Location of the mosque in Hyderabad | |
| Coordinates | 17°26′38″N 78°28′21″E / 17.443811°N 78.472616°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque architecture |
| Style | Qutb Shahi Revival |
| Funded by | Afzal-ud-Daulah |
| Completed | 1866 |
| Construction cost | ₹1 lakh |
| Minaret | Two |
The Afzal Gunj Masjid, also known as the AfzalGunj Masjid and also the Afzalgunj Mosque, is a mosque located in the Afzalgunj, Hyderabad, in the state of Telangana, India.[1] The mosque was constructed in 1866 by Afzal-ud-Daulah, the fifth Nizam of Hyderabad, after the construction of Nayapul which connects the city with its new establishment.
Overview
The mosque was commissioned by Afzal-ud-Daulah, and constructed at a cost of ₹1 lakh. Upon its completion, the mosque was the second-largest in the city, with the Mecca Masjid being the largest.[2]
The mosque is constructed in a Qutb Shahi revival style. However, it has three arches instead of five; with two minarets in the front corner of rectangular hall.[3] The minarets are surmounted by domes and finials, and the façade is embellished by plaster work.[2]: 611–612
See also
References
- ^ Khan, Mohd Minhajuddin (21 January 2019). "Historic mosque slowly slipping into oblivion". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
- ^ a b Jayyusi, Salma K.; Holod, Renata; Petruccioli, Attilio; Raymond, Andre (2008). The City in the Islamic World, Volume 94/1 & 94/2. Brill. ISBN 9789004162402. Retrieved 26 May 2022.
- ^ Khalidi, Omer (2014). "Afzalgunj Masjid". Massachusetts Institute of Technology Libraries. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
External links
Media related to Afzal Gunj Mosque at Wikimedia Commons