Pathar ki Masjid

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Pathar ki Masjid
Religion
Affiliation Islam
District Patna district
Province Bihar
Region Magadh
Ecclesiastical or organizational status Islamic
Location
Location Patna
Municipality Patna Municipal Corporation
State India
Geographic coordinates 25°36′40″N85°08′38″E / 25.611°N 85.144°E / 25.611; 85.144 Coordinates: 25°36′40″N85°08′38″E / 25.611°N 85.144°E / 25.611; 85.144
Architecture
Architectural type Medieval Mosque
Architectural style Indo-Islamic
Completed1621
Materials Stone

The Pathar Ki Masjid (Hindi:पत्थर की मस्जिद ) 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. It is located on Ashok Rajpath between Sultanganj and Alamganj. [3]

Ganges river in Bangladesh and India with major tributeries from Nepal

The Ganges, or Ganga, is a trans-boundary river of the Indian subcontinent which flows through the nations of India and Bangladesh. The 2,525 km (1,569 mi) river rises in the western Himalayas in the Indian state of Uttarakhand, and flows south and east through the Gangetic Plain of North India. After entering West Bengal, it divides into two rivers: the Hooghly and the Padma River. The Hooghly, or Adi Ganga, flows through several districts of West Bengal and into the Bay of Bengal near Sagar Island. The other, the Padma, also flows into and through Bangladesh, and joins the Meghna river which ultimately empties into the Bay of Bengal.

Jahangir 4th Mughal Emperor (1569–1627)

Nur-ud-din Muhammad Salim, known by his imperial name Jahangir, was the fourth Mughal Emperor, who ruled from 1605 until his death in 1627. His imperial name, means 'conqueror of the world', 'world-conqueror' or 'world-seizer'. The tale of his relationship with the Mughal courtesan, Anarkali, has been widely adapted into the literature, art and cinema of India.

Rock (geology) A naturally occurring solid aggregate of one or more minerals or mineraloids

A rock is any naturally occurring solid mass or aggregate of minerals or mineraloid matter. It is categorized by the minerals included, its chemical composition and the way in which it is formed. Rocks are usually grouped into three main groups: igneous rocks, metamorphic rocks and sedimentary rocks. Rocks form the Earth's outer solid layer, the crust.

Pathar Ki Masjid is very popular among the local Islamic community. Apart from religious functions, this old mosque is a major landmark of the city. [4]

Islam is an Abrahamic monotheistic religion teaching that there is only one God, and that Muhammad is the messenger of God. It is the world's second-largest religion with over 1.8 billion followers or 24% of the world's population, most commonly known as Muslims. Muslims make up a majority of the population in 50 countries. Islam teaches that God is merciful, all-powerful, and unique, and has guided humankind through prophets, revealed scriptures and natural signs. The primary scriptures of Islam are the Quran, viewed by Muslims as the verbatim word of God, and the teachings and normative examples of Muhammad.

Mosque Place of worship for followers of Islam

A mosque is a place of worship for Muslims.

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

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References

  1. "Destinations :: Patna".
  2. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 10 April 2009. Retrieved 19 September 2008.CS1 maint: Archived copy as title (link)
  3. http://www.bhaskar.com/news/BIH-PAT-HMU-MAT-latest-patna-news-021502-330961-NOR.html
  4. http://www.tsiindia.com/east-india/pathar-ki-masjid-bihar.html