Saukar Masjid

Highlights

• The Saukar Masjid is a mosque in the Alappuzha district, in the state of Kerala, India.
• Completed in 1850, the mosque is an historically important structure in the Alappuzha district.

Dress Code

Modest, respectful clothing is expected at this site.

History

• •Alappuzha was an important commercial and industrial centre in medieval Kerala.
• •Raja Kesava Das, the Diwan of Travancore, known as the 'creator of modern Alappuzha', made Alappuzha a major port city of Travancore.
• •To improve the spice trade, the Diwan built many roads, canals, and warehouses.
• •Traders and businessmen from throughout India, including Kachi memans, Gujarati Muslims, and Pathans, came Alappuzha in search of employment and market.

Architecture

• •The Saukar Masjid an historically important structure in Alappuzha.
• •The mosque was built in the Ottoman and Eastern European architectural styles that prevailed at the time of its construction.
• •Considering its age and architectural features, restoration work was carried out as part of the Alappuzha Heritage Project in 2022 and the mosque was converted into a protected place of worship by the Kerala Government.

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