Kasi Viranna Mosque is named after Kasi Viranna, who was a chief merchant. The mosque stands on the Moore's Street in George Town. Kasi Viranna was also known as Hasan Khan and he built the mosque in the year 1680.
Kasi Viranna Mosque is one among the Chennai mosques, which is located in the Moore's Street in George Town. The mosque was built by a chief merchant, Kasi Viranna. The mosque was built in the year 1680.
Brief History
The Kasi Viranna Mosque in Chennai is named after Kasi Viranna, who was the chief merchant after he
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succeeded Thimmappa. Kasi Viranna was also known as Hasan Khan as he was very close to The Sultan of Golconda. The first Indian joint stock company namely the Cassa Verona and Company was formed by Kassi Viranna. He passed away in the year 1680.
How To Reach
The Kasi Viranna Mosque of Chennai stands on the Moore Street in Chennai. The mosque can be reached by means of public transport like cabs, auto rickshaws and buses plying on a regular basis. Besides, the Chennai International Airport serves as a landing ground for international tourists. The two railway terminals, Chennai Central and the Egmore Railway Station, offer regular trains to and from many Indian destinations.
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