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The Toli Masjid, also known as Damri Masjid, is a mosque in Hyderabad, in the Hyderabad district of the state of Telangana, India. It was constructed during the Qutb Shahi period and completed in .
Built in the distinctive Qutb Shahi style, the mosque displays considerable Hindu influences. Its chief feature is its extensive ornamentation, consisting of Jali, Chhajja, stucco work, and various other motifs. It is located on the historically significant Karwan road, and was originally set in a garden. The mosque is a state protected monument.
The mosque is located at Karwan, on the road which connects Golconda to Purana pul. This road is historically significant as it connected the citadel of Golconda to the newly established city of Hyderabad. It is listed as a state protected monument. The lands endowed to the mosque have been encroached, and the mosque is in a neglected condition.
The mosque displays considerable Hindu influences in its style. These include the use of excessive ornamentation, as well as elements such as elephant-tusk brackets and pot-shaped bases for the two . The niches in the post and lintel style are similar to those in temples used to accommodate images. Additionally, the parapet wall is decorated with miniature minarets just as miniature are seen in temples.
The façade has five arched openings, the central arch being a bit wider and more ornate than the other four. Five-arched façades are common in Qutb Shahi mosques, with the number five symbolizing the Ahl al-Kisa. Decorative granite columns start at each arch and reach up to the roof. This decoration consists of basalt medallions on either side of the arch, and stucco ornamentation. This is followed by eaves in the form of a Chhajja, which are supported by beams and brackets. Finally, a double parapet wall rises above the building, consisting of a series of arched windows, decorated with jali work. Miniature minarets rise above the parapet wall.
The façade is flanked by two minarets. The pillars at the corners consist of pot-shaped bases, which support octagonal shafts upon which the minarets rise. The minarets have three sets of galleries, and the central gallery is provided with a balcony, decorated with foliate elements. Each minaret is topped by a dome and finial. The ceiling above the inner hall is surmounted by three flattish domes.
The mosque was originally set in a large garden, of which little trace remains. A stepwell is also located within the premises.
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