The Pathar Ki Masjid stands on the bank of river

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near the Takht Shri Harmandir Saheb in the city of

Patna Patna (; , ISO 15919, ISO: ''Paṭanā''), historically known as Pataliputra, Pāṭaliputra, is the List of state and union territory capitals in India, capital and largest city of the state of Bihar in India. According to the United Nations, ...

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, son of

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, established Pathar Ki Masjid in 1621. The structure is built of

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, and so it got its name as Pathar Ki Masjid. It is located on

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between Sultanganj and Alamganj. Pathar Ki Masjid is very popular among the local

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ic community. Apart from

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functions, this old

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is a major landmark of the city. Pathar Ki Masjid is also called Saif Khan's mosque, Chimmi Ghat mosque, and Sangi Masjid.

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