Musheerabad Mosque
Mosque in Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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The Musheerabad Mosque, also known as the Masjid e Kalan, and as the Musheerabad Badi Masjid, and as the Jama Masjid Musheerabad, is a mosque located in the Musheerabad locality of Hyderabad, in the Hyderabad district of the state of Telangana, India.[1][2][3] The original portion was constructed in 1560 CE by Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah,[4] the fourth Sultan of the Qutb Shahi dynasty and is identical to the Hayat Bakshi Mosque located in Hayathnagar area of Hyderabad.
| Musheerabad Mosque | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Mosque |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Musheerabad, Hyderabad, Hyderabad District, Telangana |
| Country | India |
  Location of the mosque in Hyderabad | |
| Coordinates | 17°25′06″N 78°29′52″E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque architecture |
| Style | Qutb Shahi |
| Founder | Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah |
| Groundbreaking | 1545 CE |
| Completed | 1560 CE |
| Minaret | Two |
Overview
After the fall of Golconda, the mosque went into disuse and remained abandoned till the area became a jagir of Nawab Arastu Jah, the Prime Minister during the reign of Nizam Ali Khan. It was also repaired in 1951. Today, the old structure is in a dilapidated state.
A new four-storied portion has been constructed to accommodate the namazis. There used to be a large courtyard where the new portion stands today.[5]
The mosque was completed in the Qutb Shahi style and has five lofty arches and two minarets at the corners.
