[1] Sher Shah Suri built this mosque in 1540–1545 to commemorate his reign.

[2] The construction of the mosque began in 1540 under the reign of Sher Shah Suri and it was completed in 1545.

Built in Afghan architectural style, it is one of the many historic mosques in India and a landmark in Patna.

There is a tomb inside the complex of the mosque which is covered by an octagonal stone slab.

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