Mecca Masjid

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Creator(s)

patron: initial building by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, Sultan of Golkunda (Indian (South Asian), 1565-1612), patron: completion by Emperor of Hindustan Aurangzeb (Indian (South Asian), 1618-1707), builder: Musa Khan (Indian (South Asian), 17th century)

Time period

creation date: 1617-1694

Location

Site: Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh, India)

Cultural context

Indian (South Asian)

Islamic

Description

exterior, open space near Lad Bazaar area, with Mecca Masjid visible at right, 1986

Work type

Mosque

Medium