Thanesar Pathar Mosque

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Thanesar Pathar Mosque
Pathar Masjid.jpg
Partial ruins of the mosque, in 2008
Religion
Affiliation Islam (former)
Ecclesiastical or organizational status
  • Mosque (former)
  • Historical monument
StatusAbandoned
(partial ruinous state)
Location
Location Thanesar, Haryana
India Haryana relief map.svg
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Location of the former mosque in Haryana
Geographic coordinates 29°58′33″N76°49′32″E / 29.9759144°N 76.8255395°E / 29.9759144; 76.8255395
Architecture
Type Mosque architecture
Style Mughal architecture
Completed17th century
Specifications
Minaret(s)Two (maybe more)
(Now in partial ruins)
Materials Red sandstone
Official nameThanesar Pathar Mosque
Reference no.N-HR-57

The Thanesar Pathar Mosque, also known as the Pathar Masjid, is a former mosque and now historical monument, located in Thanesar, in the state of Haryana, India. Believed to be built in 17th century, the mosque is located in the Kurukshetra district and is a Monument of National Importance. [1] [2]

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History

The mosque was completed in the 17th century, during the reign of Jahangir. [3] It is a small building made out of red sandstone [3] in the Mughal architecture style. The fluted minarets are attached to the back walls. The ceiling that rests on pillars is decorated by carved floral designs. It is situated near the tomb of Sheikh Chilli. [4]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Pathar Masjid: Places of Interest: Kurukshetra". Haryana Tourism Corporation Limited. n.d. Retrieved 17 September 2019.
  2. ↑ "Pathar Masjid in Thanesar India". www.india9.com. Retrieved 17 September 2019.
  3. 1 2 Monuments and Sites in Haryana. Archaeological Survey of India. 2009. p. 21.
  4. ↑ "National List of Heritage Sites: Kurukshetra". Heritage Sites of India. Retrieved 18 September 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

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