Afzal Gunj Masjid

The Afzal Gunj Masjid, also known as the AfzalGunj Masjid and also the Afzalgunj Mosque, is a mosque located in the Afzalgunj, Hyderabad, in the state of Telangana, India. The mosque was constructed in 1866 by Afzal-ud-Daulah, the fifth Nizam of Hyderabad, after the construction of Nayapul which connects the city with its new establishment.

Overview

The mosque was commissioned by Afzal-ud-Daulah, and constructed at a cost of ₹1 lakh. Upon its completion, the mosque was the second-largest in the city, with the Mecca Masjid being the largest.

The mosque is constructed in a Qutb Shahi revival style. However, it has three arches instead of five; with two minarets in the front corner of rectangular hall. The minarets are surmounted by domes and finials, and the façade is embellished by plaster work.^{: 611–612}