Thanesar Pathar Mosque
Former mosque in Haryana, India
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The Thanesar Pathar Mosque, also known as the Pathar Masjid, is a former mosque and now historical monument, located in Thanesar, in the state of Haryana, India. Believed to be built in 17th century, the mosque is located in the Kurukshetra district and is a Monument of National Importance.[1][2]
| Thanesar Pathar Mosque | |
|---|---|
Partial ruins of the mosque, in 2008 | |
  Location of the former mosque in Haryana | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam (former) |
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| Status | Abandoned (partial ruinous state) |
| Location | |
| Location | Thanesar, Haryana |
| Coordinates | 29°58′33″N 76°49′32″E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque architecture |
| Style | Mughal architecture |
| Completed | 17th century |
| Specifications | |
| Minarets | Two (maybe more) (Now in partial ruins) |
| Materials | Red sandstone |
Official name | Thanesar Pathar Mosque |
| Reference no. | N-HR-57 |
History
The mosque was completed in the 17th century, during the reign of Jahangir.[3] It is a small building made out of red sandstone[3] in the Mughal architecture style. The fluted minarets are attached to the back walls. The ceiling that rests on pillars is decorated by carved floral designs. It is situated near the tomb of Sheikh Chilli.[4]
