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Detailed explanation-1: -History. Khairtabad Mosque was built by Khairunisa Begum in 1626 AD, also known as Ma Saheba, daughter of VI Sultan Muhammad Qutb Shah (1612–1626 AD).

Detailed explanation-2: -Makkah Masjid or Mecca Masjid, is a congregational mosque in Hyderabad, India. It is one of the largest mosques in India with a capacity of 10, 000 people. The mosque was built during the 17th century, and is a state-protected monument.

Detailed explanation-3: -In the list, around 24 mosques in Hyderabad have come up, most of which belong to the Golconda or Qutb Shahi dynasty (1518-1687), which founded Hyderabad in 1591. Also, the organisation has put Hyderabad under ‘Andhra Pradesh’ and not Telangana.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Jama Masjid of Hyderabad is one of the oldest mosques in the city, which was constructed in 1597 by Quli Qutub Shah. The mosque was constructed after the capital of the Qutub Shahi dynasty was moved from Golconda to Hyderabad. There are ruins of an ancient Turkish bath within the premises of Jama Masjid.

Detailed explanation-5: -The mosque has a prayer hall, which are 75 feet high, 180 feet long and has a width of 220 feet"perfect measurements to accommodate over 10, 000 people. There are 15 intricately designed arches that support the roof of the main hall, in which 5 arches were constructed on 3 walls.