Monday 14 December 2015

Pathar ki Masjid, Patna


Pathar ki Masjid








Pathar Ki Masjid
Basic information
LocationPatna
Geographic coordinates25.611°N 85.144°E
AffiliationIslam
RegionMagadh
StateIndia
ProvinceBihar
DistrictPatna district
MunicipalityPatna Municipality Corporation
Ecclesiastical or organizational statusIslamic
Architectural description
Architectural typeMedieval Mosque
Architectural styleIndo-Islamic
Completed1621
Specifications
MaterialsStone
The Pathar Ki Masjid 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.
Pathar Ki Masjid is very popular among the local Islamic community. Apart from religiousfunctions, this old mosque is a major landmark of the city.[3]
Pathar Ki Masjid is also called Saif Khan's mosque, Chimmi Ghat mosque, and Sangi Masjid.
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