Toli Masjid
mosque in India
The Toli Masjid, also known as Damri Masjid, is a mosque in Hyderabad, in the Hyderabad district of the state of Telangana, India. It was constructed during the Qutb Shahi period and completed in 1082 AH (1671/1672 CE).
Built in the distinctive Qutb Shahi style, the mosque displays considerable Hindu influences. Its chief feature is its extensive ornamentation, consisting of latticed screens, chajjas, stucco work, and various other motifs. It is located on the historically significant Karwan road, and was originally set in a garden. The mosque is a state protected monument.
History
The mosque was commissioned by Musa Khan during the reign of Abdullah Qutb Shah, and completed in 1671 CE. Musa Khan was the mahaldar (chamberlain) of Abdullah, as well as a minister and general. According to the historical record Gulzar-e-Asafiyah, when Musa Khan held the construction charge for the Mecca Masjid, he was provided with a discount of one damri per rupee from the building expenditure. He used this amount to construct the Toli Masjid, hence the name.
The mosque is located at Karwan, on the road which connects Golconda Fort to Purana Pul.
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