Kulsum Begum Masjid Explained

Religious Affiliation:Islam
Location:Hyderabad, India
Coordinates:17.3752°N 78.4433°W
Materials:granite, lime and mortar
Minaret Quantity:2

Kulsum Begum Masjid (also known as Kulsumpura Masjid or Jama Masjid Karwan) is a mosque in the Karwan locality of Hyderabad, India. It was built in the 17th century by Kulsum Begum, daughter of Sultan Muhammad Qutb Shah.[1] [2] [3]

Architecture

The architecture is very similar to other Qutb Shahi mosques in the city. Built on a three-foot high plinth, the façade of the mosque has three arched openings. The two minarets flanking the façade are heavily decorated in stucco. In addition, two small arched pavilions punctuate the parapet wall.

There is no inscription that exactly dates the construction of the mosque.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Bilgrami, Syed Ali Asgar . Landmarks of the Deccan . 1927 . 144–146.
  2. News: Kulsum Begum’s memory erodes with masjid cracks - Times of India. The Times of India. 2018-10-17.
  3. News: Qutb Shahi architecture, art, pride of Deccan. Varma. Dr. Anand Raj. Telangana Today. October 17, 2018.
  4. Book: Khalidi, Omar . A Guide to Architecture in Hyderabad, Deccan, India . 47.