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Mecca Masjid
Hyderabad, Telangana
17th Century CE
One of the oldest and largest mosques in India, accommodating 10,000 worshippers. Bricks in the central arch were brought from Mecca.
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Details
- Dynasty
- Mughal
- Style
- Mughal
- Primary Deity
- N/A
- Languages
- Telugu, Sanskrit
- Scripts
- Telugu-Kannada, Sanskrit
Historical Significance
Bricks from Mecca. 10,000 capacity. One of largest in India. Qutb Shahi built
Architectural Features
Mecca bricks10,000 capacity23 archesRoyal tombs