Cheraman Juma Mosque
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The Cheraman Juma Mosque is a mosque in Kodungallur, Thrissur district, in the state of Kerala, India. The mosque was built in 629 CE by Malik Bin Dinar though some scholars suggest a later constructi
The mosque in 2022, following restoration. (The added dome and minarets cannot be seen).
A remodelling of the mosque in 1994 added a dome and minarets
A scaled model of the mosque, in 2009
Chera dynasty
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The Chera dynasty, also known as Kedalaputho, from the early historic or the Sangam period in southern India, ruled over parts of present-day states Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The Cheras, known as one of
Cheraman Juma Mosque
…scholars are more skeptical and, based on the architectural style, have dated the structure from the 14th-15th century. According to some legends, the Chera king witnessed a supernatural event mentioned in the Quran The story goes that the Chera king arrived in Arabia with a gift of ginger pickles for Muhammad…
Approximate extent of Chera influence in early historic south India (Gurukkal, 2002)
Ilango Adigal, a 2nd-century Chera prince and Jain monk, is credited with composing the Tamil epic Silappatikaram.
Brahmi inscription from Pugalur, near Karur, recording Chera royal grants to a Jain monk.
Amphorae sherds found at Pattnanam excavation site (Kerala).