Bahram Jung Mosque, Chennai

Name: Bahram Jung Mosque
Address: Anna Salai, Nandanam, Chennai, India

#88 among attractions in Chennai

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The Bahram Jung Mosque is a mosque situated in the neighbourhood of Nandanam in Chennai, India. The mosque was constructed between 1789 and 1795 by Muhammad Abdullah Qadir Nawaz Khan Bahadur Bahram Jung, a poet in the court of Muhammad Ali Khan Wallajah, the Nawab of the Carnatic. ()

Completed: 1795 (229 years ago)Coordinates: 13°3'46"N, 80°15'52"E

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Anna Salai, NandanamIce House (Balasubramanya Nagar)Chennai India

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Bahram Jung Mosque – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Express Avenue, Spencer Plaza, Government Museum, Alsa Mall.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bahram Jung Mosque?

Nearby attractions include Avinashi Road, Chennai (4 min walk), Anna Salai, Chennai (4 min walk), Chintadripet, Chennai (8 min walk), Makkah Mosque, Chennai (9 min walk).

How to get to Bahram Jung Mosque by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bahram Jung Mosque:

Metro

Lic • Lines: 1 (4 min walk)
Thousand Lights • Lines: 1 (13 min walk)

Bus

Woodlands Theatre • Lines: 5C (10 min walk)
Royapettah High Road Police Station • Lines: 5C (19 min walk)

Light rail

Chintadaripet • Lines: 1 (26 min walk)
Thiruvallikeni • Lines: 1 (31 min walk)

Train

Chennai Egmore (28 min walk)