Toli Masjid is an ornate mosque, which situated in the suburban area of Karvan, near Purana Pul.
It is located nearly 2 km away from the Golconda fort.
It was constructed in 1671 by Mir Musa Khan Mahaldar, who was a majestic designer of Abdullah Qutb Shah.
The frontage comprises of five arches, each of which consists of lotus decorations in the spandrils.
The main arch is somewhat broader and more ornate.
The inner side of the masjid is separated into two halls, which are a transversal outer hall and an inner hall got into the triple arches.
The masjid is one of the gorgeous memorials in Hyderabad. It is an extraordinary example of the architecture of Qutb Shahi.
The masjid is embellished by two minarets of about 20 meters on either side.
As per the regal records, the Toli Masjid is also called as Damdi Masjid.
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