The Historic and Scenic Katra Masjid:
The Katra Masjid is a former caravanserai, mosque and the tomb of Nawab Murshid Quli Khan. It was built between 1723 and 1724. The Katra Masjid is located in the north eastern side of the city of Murshidabad. The most striking feature of the structure are the two large corner towers having loopholes for musketry. There are Persian inscriptions on its walls in praise of the Prophet Muhammad and reveals the date of construction. Below the steps of the Mosque Murshid Quli Khan's mortal remains lie buried from 1727 AD. At present it is maintained and protected by the Archaeological Survey of India and the Government of West Bengal.
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