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| Uttar Pradesh | FirozabadKalan Mosque
Kalan Mosque, also known as Kali Masjid refering to its dark colour, is located at Firozabad in Uttar Pradesh. Built by Khan-i-Jahan Junan Shah, the prime minister to Firuz Tughlaq, the mosque was designed and built like a citadel to protect worshippers from attacks. The entrance to the mosque is flanked by two tall towers. The structure stands on a 66 ft high tall plinth, which is accessed by a flight of 32 steps. Inside the building there are about 30 domed bays which form a cloiser. The walls of the mosque are 6 ft thick.
Firozabad Railway Station is nearby. Firozabad is situated 44 km from Agra and 200 km from Delhi.
Updated on 7th June, 2005
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