Cheraman

Cheraman - Credit: Wikimedia Commons

The Cheraman Juma Mosque () () is a mosque in Methala, Kodungallur, Thrissur in the Indian state of Kerala.Kerala Tourism - Official Website Cheraman Juma Mosque A legend claims that it was built in 643 CE, which makes it the oldest mosque in the Indian subcontinent which is still in use. It was built on the orders of the successor of Cheraman Perumal, the Chera King of modern-day Kerala. The mosque was constructed in Kerala style with hanging lamps, making the historicity of its date claims more convincing. However, other scholars are more skeptical and dated the structure to the 14th-15th century based on the architectural style.Shokoohy, Mehrdad "Muslim Architecture of South India: The Sultanate of Ma'bar and the Traditions of the Maritime Settlers on the Malabar and Coromandel Coasts (Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Goa)" Psychology Press, 2003, p. 139-142. Read more on Wikipedia

type: religious building
date from: 1568

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