Indo Islamic Heritage
The Nearest Bus Stand is the Royapettah Hospital / Peter's Road Stop, situated at 0.2 km, the Nearest Metro Station is the Thousand Lights Metro Station, situated at 1.2 km, the Nearest Railway Station is the Royapettah (MRTS) / Thirumayilai, situated at 2.5 km, the Nearest Railway Hub is the Chennai Central (MAS), situated at 4.5 km, and the Nearest Airport is the Chennai International Airport (MAA), situated at 16 km from the mosque.
The Ameerunisa Masjid, also known as the Royapettah Big Mosque, is one of Chennai’s most iconic and historically significant Islamic institutions. Located on the bustling Peter's Road, it is not merely a place of worship but a sprawling heritage complex that includes one of the city's largest and most prominent Muslim burial grounds. Historical and Religious Significance The mosque is a landmark of the Arcot era, reflecting the patronage of the Nawabs of the Carnatic and their deep ties to the Royapettah and Triplicane areas. Establishment: The mosque was built in 1802 by Nawab Azim-ud-Daula, the Nawab of the Carnatic, in memory of his grandmother, Ameerunisa Begum. The street and the mosque carry her name to this day, standing as a testament to the royal family's influence in the early 19th century. Architectural Style: The mosque features a grand, classical Indo-Islamic design with a vast open courtyard, arched corridors, and twin minarets. Its architecture is noted for its simplicity and elegance, characteristic of the mosques built under the Wallajah dynasty. The Burial Ground: The adjacent cemetery is of immense historical value. It serves as the final resting place for several members of the Royal House of Arcot, as well as numerous scholars, Sufi saints, and prominent Muslim personalities of Chennai. The site is often visited by those paying respects to the ancestors of the city's Muslim community. Congregational Importance: As a major Jumma mosque, it hosts thousands of worshippers during Friday prayers and is a central venue for funeral prayers (Janaza) in Central Chennai. During Ramadan, the mosque is famous for its communal Iftar and its vibrant atmosphere of charity and devotion. Location and Accessibility: Situated in the heart of Royapettah, the mosque is a primary landmark on Peter's Road, connecting the commercial hubs of Anna Salai and Mylapore. Traveller's Note: The Ameerunisa Masjid is a site of great solemnity and heritage. While it is located in a very busy commercial area, the interior of the mosque and the burial ground offer a stark, peaceful contrast to the outside world. Visitors are encouraged to observe the historical epitaphs in the burial ground, which provide a silent chronicle of the city's past.
Year of Built: 1802
Address: New. No. 66 Old, 238, Peter's Road, Balaji Nagar, Royapettah, Chennai
Country: India
State: Tamil Nadu
District: Tiruvallur
Pincode: 600014
Longitude: 80.26813767126716
Latitude: 13.05359576124352