About Khairtabad Mosque
Khairtabad Mosque is a historic mosque located in the Khairatabad area of central Hyderabad, Telangana. Built in 1626 by Khair-un-Nisa Begum, daughter of Sultan Muhammad Qutb Shah, it is an example of Qutb Shahi architecture. The mosque features three arched entrances, slender minarets and intricate stucco work. Still active for daily prayers, it is noted for its heritage value and central location near Hussain Sagar Lake.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a compact, active mosque in a busy central Hyderabad locality. The structure has a three-arched facade, two slender minarets, and a prayer hall with Qutb Shahi stucco decoration. The courtyard is small and surrounded by urban roads. Visitors can view the exterior architecture, observe the prayer hall from outside prayer times, and experience a functioning religious site in a central city setting near Hussain Sagar Lake.
Key highlights
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Built in 1626 during the Qutb Shahi period
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Example of Qutb Shahi architecture with three arches and slender minarets
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Commissioned by Khair-un-Nisa Begum, daughter of Sultan Muhammad Qutb Shah
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Intricate stucco and floral ornamentation on facade
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Active mosque still used for daily prayers
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Central location in Khairatabad near Hussain Sagar Lake
History of Khairtabad Mosque
Built in 1626 by Khair-un-Nisa Begum, daughter of Sultan Muhammad Qutb Shah of the Qutb Shahi dynasty, for her tutor Akhund Mulla Abul Malik. The mosque was constructed without a dome and represents the architectural style of the Qutb Shahi period in Hyderabad. It is one of the older surviving mosques in the city and reflects the patronage of royal women in Deccan architecture.
Culture & Context
An active Sunni mosque serving the local community for daily prayers and religious gatherings. It is valued as a heritage example of Qutb Shahi Islamic architecture and is a recognized historic landmark in the Khairatabad area of Hyderabad.
Route
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