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Katra Masjid

India / Bangla / Murshidabad / Murshidabad
 place with historical importance, mosque
Katra Mosque..Katra Mosque is about one and a half km from Murshidabad Railway Station on the Berhampore-Lalgola Road. This imposing structure was built by Nawab Murshid Quli Khan in 1723-24 and it remains one of the most important tourist attractions. Murshid Quli Khan, who is buried under the entrance staircase. The most striking feature is the two large corner towers having loopholes for musketry.

For more images check: www.flickr.com/photos/weekenddestinations/sets/72157634...
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katra_Masjid
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Coordinates:   24°11'5"N   88°17'16"E

Comments

  • subhasis mandal (guest)
    One of the most interesting historical places of Murshidabad. The name of the district is given after the name of Nawab Murshidkuli Khan.
  • unknown (guest)
    This place was previously recognised as a Hindu mandir before the arrival of Alikului Khan and the Moghuls in Bengal. Now-a-days, the mosque is open for visiting only with a Temple of God "Shiva" just beside it, keeping the evidence.
  • mazy (guest)
    M sory to tell you. ..the shiva temple was built later by nawab murshid kuli khan..along with the masjid..it was built bcuz in his territory there were even hindu members. .So the masjid and the temple was both built by the nawab
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