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Know how a Hindu king in Kerala converted to Islam to build oldest mosque in India

New Delhi: This mosque resembles a Hindu temple in appearance and is located 2 km from Kodungalloor town in Kerala. Built in 629 AD, this is the first mosque in India and the second in the

India TV News Desk Updated on: November 23, 2013 6:18 IST




It is situated in the Methala village of Kodungalloor Taluk, about 20 km away from Irinjalakuda railway station.
 
This mosque was designed and constructed in accordance with Hindu art and architecture.
 
The building until recently was predominantly made of wood.

There was erosion mosque due to adverse climatic conditions and had to be partly rebuilt, though the wooden interiors are still intact.
 
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