Pathar Mosque

Pathar Mosque, also known as Pathar Masjid or Naev Masjid, is a 17th-century Mughal mosque located on the left bank of the Jhelum River in the old city of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. Built in 1623 by Mughal Empress Nur Jahan, it is constructed entirely of grey limestone, distinguishing it from other mosques in the valley. Noted for its Mughal architectural style with nine arches, it is a protected monument maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India.

Visitors can expect a historic stone mosque set along the Jhelum River opposite the Khanqah-e-Moula shrine in Old Srinagar. The structure is built of grey limestone with a distinctive Mughal facade featuring nine arches, including a large central arch. The interior has a hall with carved stone pillars and minimal ornamentation. The surroundings include narrow old-city lanes, river views, and nearby heritage buildings. Visitors can explore the exterior, courtyard and prayer hall and observe Mughal architectural details.

Pathar Mosque was built in 1623 by Empress Nur Jahan, consort of Mughal Emperor Jahangir. It is an important example of Mughal architecture in Kashmir, built entirely of grey limestone quarried locally. The mosque reflects the Mughal presence in the Kashmir Valley during the early 17th century and is now a centrally protected monument under the Archaeological Survey of India.

The mosque represents Mughal Islamic architectural heritage in Srinagar and is noted for its stone construction tradition referred to locally as Naev Masjid. It is situated in the historic old city cultural precinct along the Jhelum River, near other significant religious sites, and illustrates the blend of Mughal and local building traditions.