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Pathar Masjid, Thanesar

17th-century red sandstone mosque in Thanesar, near Sheikh Chilli's tomb, with fluted minarets

Photo: Rohit Agarwal · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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01 — The story

The story

The Pathar Masjid, or Thanesar Pathar Mosque, is a former mosque in Thanesar, Kurukshetra district, now kept as a historical monument. It is believed to date from the 17th century, in the reign of the Mughal emperor Jahangir, and is listed as a Monument of National Importance.

The building is small and made of red sandstone in the Mughal style. Fluted minarets are set against its back walls, and the ceiling, carried on pillars, is decorated with carved floral designs. The mosque stands near the tomb of Sheikh Chilli, one of Thanesar's other historic buildings.

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02 — About

About Pathar Masjid, Thanesar

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We’re still writing about Pathar Masjid, Thanesar: its history, what’s there and why it’s worth the trip.

Where it is

Kurukshetra, Haryana

29.98° N 76.83° E