Pathar ki Masjid

Pathar ki Masjid

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location =Patna
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latitude =25.611
longitude =85.144
religious_affiliation = Islam
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region = Magadh
state = India
province =Bihar
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district = Patna district
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architecture_type = Medieval Mosque
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The Pathar Ki Masjid stands on the bank of river Ganga near to Takht Shri Harmandir Saheb.Parvez Shah, son of Jahangir established Pathar Ki Masjid in 1621. [http://patna.bih.nic.in/html/patharkimasjid.htm] The structure is built of stones and so it got its name as Pathar Ki Masjid] .

Pathar Ki Masjid is also very popular among the local Islamic community. Apart from religious functions this old mosque also serves the purpose being a major landmark of the city. [http://www.tsiindia.com/east-india/pathar-ki-masjid-bihar.html]

Notes

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

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