Casa Verona's Mosque
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Mosque in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
StatusActive
LocationChennai, Tamil Nadu
| Casa Verona's Mosque | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Mosque |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Country | India |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque architecture |
| Founder | Casa Verona |
| Completed | 1680 CE |
Casa Verona's Mosque is a mosque in the George Town[a] neighbourhood of Chennai, in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the oldest mosques in the city and was constructed by Casa Verona, a dubash of the British East India Company.
Casa Verona, or Kasi Viranna, was a Hindu merchant from Madras who traded with the Sultanate of Golconda. He was so close to the Sultans of Golconda that they even gave him a Muslim name, Hasan Khan. The mosque was built in the land which belonged to him a little before his death in 1680 CE.[1]
See also
Notes
- ↑ George Town is also known as Muthialpet.
References
- ↑ Muthiah, S. (2004). Madras Rediscovered. East West Books (Madras) Pvt Ltd. p. 330. ISBN 81-88661-24-4.
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