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Charminar Ghansi Bazaar Hyderabad Telangana 500 002
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One of the iconic landmarks that attract both tourists and pilgrims from all over India is the Mecca Masjid. The name as well as the design of this holy site has been derived from the mosque in Mecca. Muhammad Quli Qutub Shah - the fifth ruler of Qutub Shahi dynasty, began the construction of the mosque in the early 16th century when Hyderabad was known as Golkonda. He laid the foundation stone of the mosque, but the construction was completed in 1694 by emperor Aurangzeb after the Mughals took over the city. The architecture of the mosque is exquisite. Believed to be the oldest in Hyderabad, and one of the largest in India, this mosque features 15 arches and a hall that can accommodate up to 10,000 worshipers. Thousands of monologues from the holy Quran are scripted on the arches. A symbol of unity and great religious importance, this is a serene place that exudes palpable spiritual energy.
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