Misri Masjid | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Islam |
Branch/tradition | Islam |
Location | |
Location | Ponnani, Malappuram district, India |
Geographic coordinates | 10°46′40″N 75°55′21″E / 10.7778491°N 75.9225759°E |
Architecture | |
Type | mosque |
Style | Regional (Kerala) |
Date established | 16th century |
Specifications | |
Dome(s) | 0 |
Minaret(s) | 0 |
Misri Masjid also known as Egyptian mosque is a 16th-century mosque located in Ponnani of Malappuram district, southern India. The masjid was initially built for the Zainuddin Makhdoom's army, come from Egypt to help the Zamorin king's army in the battle against the Portuguese. The mosque is one of the important cultural, historical and architectural monuments of Kerala. The Misri Masjid is also a remnant of the medieval trade relationship between Egypt and Malabar coast.
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