Eidgah, Madannapet

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Old Eidgah, Madannapet is a two-minaret Eidgah (open-air mosque) located at Madannapet in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. [1] [2] [3] It was built during Qutub Shahi rule in 16th century. The mosque's two huge minarets reflect magnificence. Only Eid prayers are offered here. Old Eidgah, Madannapet is an archeologically protected monument.

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References

  1. Khan, Asif Yar (10 October 2010). "Nightmare for motorists". The Hindu.
  2. "Heritage award for long-forgotten Idgah". The Hindu. 5 September 2011. ISSN   0971-751X . Retrieved 10 June 2023.
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