The Pancha Kashmiri Takiya Masjid commonly known as the Kashmiri Masjid, build in 15th century AD, is one of the oldest mosques of Nepal.[1][2]
| Pancha Kashmiri Takiya Mosque | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Location | |
| Location | Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal |
  Shown within Kathmandu | |
| Geographic coordinates | 27°42′31″N 85°18′54″E / 27.7087°N 85.315°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | mosque |
Muslims from Kashmir entered Nepal for trade during the time of king Ratna Malla and the mosque was built in the time of king Pratap Malla. The mosque has undergone multiple renovations. More Kashmiri people came to Kathmandu due to violence in Kashmir.[3] The current mosque was built in the times of king Prithvi Narayan Shah after the Muslims helped him to spy on Malla rulers.[4]
The mosque has three complexes viz. a prayer hall, an annexe and a madrasah. The tombs of Haji Mishkin Shah and Khwaja Gyasuddin Shah are inside the premises. [5]
See also
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edit- ^ iqna.ir. "Mosques Symbol of Religious Tolerance in Nepal: Culture Minister" (Text, Image). en. Retrieved 2020-12-27.
- ^ HalalTrip. "Kashmiri Masjid - Masjid (Mosque) in Kathmandu | Halal Trip". HalalTrip. Retrieved 2020-12-27.
- ^ "In Kathmandu, a community of enterprising Kashmiris thrives". Retrieved 2020-12-27.
- ^ "Nepali Muslims - Nepali Times". Retrieved 2020-12-27.
- ^ Fadzakir, Alfiani (2001). "The Muslims of Kathmandu: A study of religious identity in a Hindu Kingdom".
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