Pathar ki Masjid

Pathar ki Masjid
Basic information
Location Patna
Geographic coordinates 25°36′40″N 85°08′38″E / 25.611°N 85.144°E / 25.611; 85.144Coordinates: 25°36′40″N 85°08′38″E / 25.611°N 85.144°E / 25.611; 85.144
Affiliation Islam
Municipality Patna Municipal Corporation
District Patna district
State India
Province Bihar
Region Magadh
Ecclesiastical or organizational status Islamic
Architectural description
Architectural type Medieval Mosque
Architectural style Indo-Islamic
Completed 1621
Materials Stone

The Pathar Ki Masjid (Hindi:पत्थर की मस्जिद ) stands on the bank of river Ganges near the Takht Shri Harmandir Saheb.[1] Parvez Shah, son of Jahangir, established Pathar Ki Masjid in 1621.[2] The structure is built of stone, and so it got its name as Pathar Ki Masjid. It is located on Ashok Rajpath between Sultanganj and Alamganj.[3]

Pathar Ki Masjid is very popular among the local Islamic community. Apart from religious functions, this old mosque is a major landmark of the city.[4]

Pathar Ki Masjid is also called Saif Khan's mosque, Chimmi Ghat mosque, and Sangi Masjid.

References

  1. ↑ "Destinations :: Patna".
  2. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 10 April 2009. Retrieved 19 September 2008.
  3. ↑ http://www.bhaskar.com/news/BIH-PAT-HMU-MAT-latest-patna-news-021502-330961-NOR.html
  4. ↑ http://www.tsiindia.com/east-india/pathar-ki-masjid-bihar.html


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