Sadatullah Khan Mosque, Gingee

A mosque built in 1717-1718 CE by Sadatullah Khan, Nawab of the Carnatic, to commemorate his victory over Raja Desingh. It carries a Persian inscription recording the date of construction. It is one of the notable Islamic-period monuments within the Gingee fort complex.

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Typeheritage
Nearest baseSingavaram
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseSingavaram
DistrictViluppuram
Place typeheritage
Time neededAbout an hour.

A mosque built in 1717-1718 CE by Sadatullah Khan, Nawab of the Carnatic, to commemorate his victory over Raja Desingh. It carries a Persian inscription recording the date of construction. It is one of the notable Islamic-period monuments within the Gingee fort complex.

Sadatullah Khan Mosque, Gingee is planned from Singavaram, one of the travel bases in Viluppuram district. Use Singavaram for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.

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Sadatullah Khan Mosque, Gingee — at a glance

TimingsDaylight hours (roughly 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
Best timeOctober to March

Entry: Free

Getting there: Within the Gingee Fort complex at Gingee; nearest railway Villupuram Junction (~37 km); nearest airport Puducherry (~65 km) or Chennai MAA (~150 km)

Located inside the Gingee Fort area; visit as part of the fort tour.

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  • Base yourself in Singavaram or nearby in Viluppuram, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel.
  • If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
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Best time

October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.

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Sadatullah Khan Mosque, Gingee — frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Sadatullah Khan Mosque, Gingee?

October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.

What are the entry fee and timings at Sadatullah Khan Mosque, Gingee?

Entry: Free. Timings: Daylight hours (roughly 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM). Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.

How do I reach Sadatullah Khan Mosque, Gingee?

Base yourself in Singavaram or nearby in Viluppuram, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel. If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.

How much time do I need for Sadatullah Khan Mosque, Gingee?

About an hour.

What else is near Sadatullah Khan Mosque, Gingee?

Nearby you can pair Venkataramana Temple, Gingee (240 m), Venugopala Swamy Temple, Gingee (250 m), Gingee Fort (400 m), Raja Desingh Memorial, Gingee (2.2 km).

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