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Jamia Masjid Qasaban, Karachi
Jamia Masjid Qasaban in old Karachi: a three-storey stone mosque with arched windows, built in 1213 AH (1798–99), before British rule.
This three-storey stone mosque in old Karachi has rows of arched windows. It is one of the city's older mosques.
Why go
- ✦Built in 1798–99
- ✦Older than British Karachi
- ✦Three storeys of stone and arched windows
- ✦In the old city
History
It was built in 1213 AH (1798–1799 CE), when Karachi was a small walled trading town under the Talpurs, decades before British rule. It is listed as SD-P-194.
How to Reach
In old Karachi, near Empress Market; use the map on this page.
Planning tip
Best Time to Visit, November to February, when Karachi is cooler and less humid.
Getting there, In old Karachi, near Empress Market; use the map on this page.
Allow, 15 minutes.
What to Do
Nearby
Straight-line distance from Jamia Masjid Qasaban, Karachi, within 5 km.
