List of mosques in Hyderabad
Hyderabad has a large number of mosques. Many of these mosques were built during the reign of the Qutub Shahis and the Nizams.
Notable mosques
Makkah Masjid
The Makkah Masjid is one of the largest mosques in India, with a capacity of 10,000 worshippers. Close to Charminar, the mosque is located in the old city. It was built in 1694 by Muhammed Quli Qutb Shah. It is said to have been built with bricks made from the soil brought from Mecca, hence the name.
List
References
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