The Afzal Gunj Masjid, also known as the AfzalGunj Masjid and also the Afzalgunj Mosque, is a mosque located in the Afzalgunj, Hyderabad, in the state of Telangana, India. The mosque was constructed in 1866 by Afzal-ud-Daulah, the fifth Nizam of Hyderabad, after the construction of Nayapul which connects the city with its new establishment.
Localisation
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Overview
The mosque was commissioned by Afzal-ud-Daulah, and constructed at a cost of ₹1 lakh. Upon its completion, the mosque was the second-largest in the city, with the Mecca Masjid being the largest. The mosque is constructed in a Qutb Shahi revival style. However, it has three arches instead of five; with two minarets in the front corner of rectangular hall. The minarets are surmounted by domes and finials, and the façade is embellished by plaster work.
See also
Islam in India List of mosques in Telangana