Begumpet Mosque

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Sardar Patel Rd, Indian Airlines Colony, Begumpet, Hyderabad. Edit

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Begumpet Mosque or Spanish Mosque or the Paigah Mosque used to be a part of the sprawling Paigah estates in Begumpet. A gate was built on the side of the road so that common people could enter the premises. Around the same time, the walls were lowered. That was when one could actually see and appreciate the beauty of this mosque that is different from any of the mosques in Hyderabad. Inside the Begumpet Mosque, you can feel the rich, plush carpeting under your feet. High on the wall, you can see inscriptions in Turkish that, Faiz Khan says, are the only one-of-their-kind in India. The overhead dome is octagonal and the shape is repeated in the columns. The boundary walls of the courtyard insulate the faithful from the noise and bustle from outside. Different names of the Mosque The Spanish mosque is known as the Jama Masjid Iqbal ud Dowla after Sir Vikar-ul-Umra Iqbal ud Dowla. It is also known as the ‘Begumpet Masjid’ and the ‘Mosque of the Moors.’ Trivia about Spanish Mosque, the Paigah family is ranked next to the ruling family of Nizams. Of them Nawab Vikar-ul-Umra is best known for building some of the most elaborate palaces, state homes and mosques of Hyderabad–the Falaknuma Palace, the Paigah Palace in Begumpet, the Spanish Mosque and the Asafia Library in Afzalgunj are all products of his many sojourns in Europe.

Begumpet Mosqu, Hyderabad

HistoryEdit

Begumpet Mosque was constructed in 1906 by the famous Sir Vicar-ul-Umra a Paigah after his return from Spain. He was very much inspired by the Cathedral-mosque of Cordoba of Spain. And it’s believed to be only mosque of its variant in India. It’s constructed in Spanish and Arab influenced Spanish style of architecture. Unlike various mosques have onion shaped central dome and onion top minarets; it has spires which gives mosque a church like apperance. The pointed main roof section has an octagonal shape. The mosque misses out courtyard. This mosque can accommodate 3000 worshipers at once. This mosque is very well known and considered to be a landmark mosque of Secunderabad Muslim community.

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5:00 AM – 9:00 PM

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October to March.

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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

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1 to 2 hours

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How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Typically they charge @ Rs.15/- per kilometer with a min. of Rs.60/4kms. Dott Cabs: 91-40-2424 2424 Easy Cabs: 91-40-4343 4343 Cell Cabs: 91-40-2324 2526 Meru : 91-40-4422 4440

Bus : Telangana state owned buses connect Hyderabad city with all cities in the state and the neighboring states. Hyderabad is a hub of deluxe, super deluxe, A/C and Volvo tourist buses. Hyderabad is connected by these superb buses to many cities, including Bangalore, Chennai, Vishakapatnam and Vijayawada.

Train : Secunderabad, one of the twin cities with Hyderabad, is a major station with the head quarters of Southern Railway. Nampally railway station is well connected to all major railway stations in India. Railway Enquiry : 139, 207

Air : Hyderabad International Airport, Rajiv Gandhi International Terminal, is well connected to many important cities abroad. Domestic terminal, N T Rama Rao domestic Terminal, connects to all major cities in India. All private air travel providers operate services from Hyderabad. The both airport are located side by side and are located at Begumpet, about 20 km away from the heart of the city. Taxi services cost about Rs 350 from Airport to Hyderabad city.

Others : Auto rickshaws and air-conditioned cabs are available on hire.3 wheelers or .Autos. are fairly popular in Hyderabad. Slightly larger shared-ride 7-seaters will charge by distances, usually Rs.3/- per km. They travel on fixed routes. The smaller .3-seaters. are metered and charge Rs.8/- per km (min. Rs.10/-)