Kottaimedu Mosque, Coimbatore

Kottaimedu Mosque
Basic information
Location Kottaimedu, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
Affiliation Islam
Architectural description
Architectural type Mosque
Architectural style Islamic Architecture
Specifications
Dome(s) 1
Minaret(s) 2

Kottaimedu Mosque or Kottai Hidayathul Islam Safia Jamath Mosque is located at Kottaimedu within the Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu in India.[1][2]

Location

This mosque is located at Kottaimedu within the Coimbatore city and 1 km away from Coimbatore railway station.[1]

History

In 1776, the mosque was built by Tipu Sultan. Later it was damaged during the British rule. The current mosque building renovated in 1901.[2] Alhaj Mohammed Pillai Rowther, most popularly known as 'Aajiyar Valiyappa' renovated and elaborated the mosque through his own assets. The 1921 Malabar Rebellion freedom fighters who fought against the Britishers and sacrified their lives were buried here.[3][4]

References

  1. 1 2 "கோட்டை மேடு மசூதி". தமிழ்நாடு சுற்றுலாத் துறை.
  2. 1 2 "Mosque in History". The Hindu. Retrieved 16 October 2013.
  3. ↑ "Mosque in Coimbatore". Coimbatoreplaza.
  4. ↑ "Mosque in Coimbatore". coimbatoreonline CITY GUIDE.

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