Islam was spread hundreds of years ago when Muslim rulers from north western frontier came and looted India�s wealth. Slowly days after days the Islam entered into the vein of India where Hinduism used to dominate in the country. The religion became of the major religion is India. There were Muslim Nawabs who ruled India as well as in Andhra Pradesh. Islam got well mixed with Indian culture and thus anew cult developed and that made it to construct new mosques and Islamic worship areas.
Andhra Pradesh didn�t remain behind and as the state was once ruled by various Islamic rulers and the number ranges at about 8 % of the total population in Andhra Pradesh.
Apart from innumerable mosques there are mainly three well-known mosques in
Andhra Pradesh. They are:
Jamma Masjid- this is one of the oldest Masjid in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. The masjid takes a picturesque view during the religious occasions.
Mecca Masjid- Mecca masjid is well-known for its capacity of accommodating at about 10,000 people for the prayer. The mosque is well-known for it tradition and age.
Toli Masjid is another mosque in Hyderabad and is a must visit place for the tourist visiting Andhra Pradesh.
Moula Ali Darga � this shrine is famous as an eminent Darga that is famous for 400 stairs and this Darga was built during the age of Asif Jahis. After few years Ibrahim Shah built anew mosque beside this Darga.
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