Afzal Gunj Masjid

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Afzal Gunj Masjid
Picture of Mosque in 1895
Religion
AffiliationIslam
DistrictHyderabad District
Location
LocationHyderabad, India
StateTelangana Previously in Hyderabad State
CountryIndia
Afzal Gunj Masjid is located in Telangana
Afzal Gunj Masjid
Shown within Telangana
Geographic coordinates17°26′38″N 78°28′21″E / 17.443811°N 78.472616°E / 17.443811; 78.472616
Architecture
TypeMosque
Funded byFifth Nizam of Hyderabad -Afzal-ud-Daulah
Date established1866 158 years ago
Minaret(s)Three

The Afzal Gunj Masjid, also known as AfzalGunj Masjid or Afzalgunj Mosque, is a mosque located in the Afzalgunj, Hyderabad, India.[1] The mosque was constructed in 1866 by Afzal-ud-Daulah, the fifth Nizam of Hyderabad, after the construction of Nayapul which connects the city with its new establishment. The mosque is constructed in a style of three arched facade and the two minarets in the front corner of rectangular hall.[2][3]: 611–612 

History

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Afzal Gunj Mosque

The mosque was commissioned by Afzal-ud-Daulah, and constructed at a cost of one lakh rupees. Upon its completion, the mosque was the second-largest in the city, with the Mecca Masjid being the largest.[3]

Architecture

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The mosque is constructed in a Qutb Shahi revival style. However, it has three arches instead of five.

The mosque facade is embellished by plaster work, and is flanked by two minarets. The minarets are surmounted by domes and finials.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Khan, Mohd Minhajuddin (21 January 2019). "Historic mosque slowly slipping into oblivion". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
  2. ^ Khalidi, Omer (2014). "Afzalgunj Masjid". Massachusetts Institute of Technology Libraries. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
  3. ^ a b c Jayyusi, Salma K.; Holod, Renata; Petruccioli, Attilio; Raymond, Andre (2008). The City in the Islamic World, Volume 94/1 & 94/2. Brill. ISBN 9789004162402. Retrieved 26 May 2022.