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| Nadir Shah Mosque | |
|---|---|
நத்தர்ஷா பள்ளிவாசல் | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Mosque |
| Status | Active |
| Dedication | Nadir Shah |
| Location | |
| Location | Tiruchirappalli,Tamil Nadu |
| Country | India |
 Interactive map of Nadir Shah Mosque | |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque architecture |
| Founder | Carnatic Sultanate |
| Completed | 17th to 19th centuries |
| Shrines | Two |
TheNadir Shah Mosque (Tamil:நத்தர்ஷா பள்ளிவாசல்) is amosque situated in the city ofTiruchirappalli in the state ofTamil Nadu,India. It is situated in the western part of the city close to theTiruchirappalli Fort Railway Station.
The mosque was built by rulers of theCarnatic Sultanate. The mosque is believed to contain the remains of theNawabMuhammad Ali Khan Wallajah of the Carnatic and the headless body of the generalChanda Sahib who was beheaded by theMaratha king of theThanjavur Maratha kingdom,Pratap Singh. The mosque was named on honour of theMuslim clericBabayya Nadir Shah, whose tomb lies within its precincts.
