The Mecca Mosque in Hyderabad is one of the largest mosques in the world and one of the oldest mosques in India. It was built in 1614 during the reign of Mohammed Quli Qutub Shah (Mohammed Quli Qutub Shah). It was only completed in 80 years. The 15 huge arches and pillars of this beautiful mosque are big enough to hold 10,000 believers. Each of them is forged from a separate black granite slab. It is said that a huge bullock cart consisting of as many as 1,400 bulls was dragged to the scene.
This impressive complex is named for the bricks above the central gate brought from Mecca. Its highlights include its main entrance, large square, large man-made pond, and room for the Prophet’s hair, Muhammad. Other notable features include the Quranic inscriptions on the many arches and doors, the exquisite ceiling of the main hall, the cornices around the entire structure of the mosque, and the floral patterns and ribbons above the arches.
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