Masjid Raheem Khan

Masjid Raheem Khan

Masjid Raheem Khan is located in Karwan, Hyderabad, close to Toli Masjid and Kulsumpura Masjid. It is a part of the Golconda-Puranapul Highway infrastructure from the Qutb Shahi period. Built in 1643, this Qutb Shahi mosque close to the Toli Masjid was also known as the Nirkhi Masjid, as among the regular worshipers included the Nirkhis, the price inspectors. Situated on a small terrace, the mosque is built in the Late Qutb Shahi style, with three arched openings lead into a prayer hall (27 by 18 feet), flanked by two minarets.

Built in 1643, this Qutb Shahi mosque close to the Toli Masjid was also known as the Nirkhi Masjid, as among the regular worshippers included the Nirkhis, the price inspectors. Situated on a small terrace, the mosque is built in the Late Qutb Shahi style, with three arched openings lead into a prayer hall (27 by 18 feet), flanked by two minarets. In the mihrab, the Throne Verse in the Qur’an (Ayat al-Kursi) is inscribed in Thulth style. A profusion of polished black basalt in the arches, minaret, entrance gate, and mihrab distinguishes this mosque. Opposite the paved courtyard there is a well, and on a raised platform are nine unmarked graves.


Address:

AHES Abu Huraira Educational Society, Karwan Rd, Banjawadi, Gudimalkapur, Hyderabad, Telangana 500006, India

Type:

Masjid

Country:

India

State:

Telangana

District:

Hyderabad

Year Built:

1643