Spanish Mosque

The Spanish Mosque, also known as Masjid Iqbal Ud Daula or Jam e Masjid Aiwan-E-Begumpet, is a unique Moorish Revival mosque located in Begumpet, Hyderabad. Built between 1900 and 1906 by Paigah noble Sir Viqar-ul-Umra, it features distinctive Spanish-inspired architecture with spires instead of traditional domes. The mosque is one-of-its-kind in India and can accommodate approximately 3,000 worshippers.

Visitors can expect to see a unique mosque featuring Moorish architectural style inspired by the Cathedral-Mosque of Córdoba in Spain. The structure has church-like spires instead of traditional minarets or domes, intricate stucco work, horseshoe arches, and French windows. The mosque is situated within the Paigah Palace complex in Begumpet and maintains an active place of worship while welcoming visitors who dress modestly and respect prayer times.

Built between 1900 and 1906 by Sir Viqar-ul-Umra, the fifth Paigah Amir and Prime Minister to the Nizam of Hyderabad. Construction was initiated after his visit to Spain where he was inspired by the Cathedral-Mosque of Córdoba. Completed by his son Sultan Ul Mulk Bahadur after Viqar-ul-Umra's death in 1902. The mosque represents a unique blend of Moorish and Islamic architectural traditions in India.

The Spanish Mosque is a significant cultural landmark representing the cosmopolitan influences of the Paigah nobility in Hyderabad. It is the only mosque in India featuring Moorish Revival architecture and serves as an active place of worship for the local Muslim community while also being recognized as a heritage structure.