Pancha Kashmiri Takiya Masjid
mosque in Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal
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Overview
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The Pancha Kashmiri Takiya Masjid, popularly known as the Kashmiri Masjid, is a mosque in Kathmandu. It is regarded as one of the oldest mosques in Nepal, with its original construction dated to the 15th century. The complex has three main parts: a prayer hall, an annexe and a madrasah. Within its grounds stand the tombs of Haji Mishkin Shah and Khwaja Gyasuddin Shah. The mosque is located on Jamal Way in Kathmandu-01.
History
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According to the available accounts, Muslims from Kashmir came to Nepal for trade during the reign of King Ratna Malla, and the mosque was built in the time of King Pratap Malla. It was renovated several times over the years.
Unrest in Kashmir later brought further Kashmiri families to Kathmandu. The present mosque building dates from the reign of King Prithvi Narayan Shah, after the Muslims had helped him by gathering intelligence on the Malla rulers.
From Wikipedia
The Pancha Kashmiri Takiya Masjid commonly known as the Kashmiri Masjid, build in 15th century AD, is one of the oldest mosques of Nepal.
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. The current mosque was built in the times of king Prithvi Narayan Shah after the Muslims helped him to spy on Malla rulers.
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.
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