Indo Islamic Heritage
Approach: Approximately 2.5 km north of Nizamuddin Railway Station and around 1.6 km north-east of Nizamuddin Bus Stand via Mathura Road, Sunder Nagar. Airport: Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport Railway Station: Nizamuddin Railway Station Bus Station: Nizamuddin Bus Stand
The mosque, constructed in the Tughlaq architectural style, is primarily built using rubble masonry plastered for the walls. The western Qibla wall features three mihrab recesses, a notable architectural detail. The wall is topped with a kangura battlement, typical of the Tughlaq style. Within the mosque?s courtyard, there are two plastered graves placed on a raised platform, although their identities remain unknown. The entrance to the mosque is located on the southern side, where brick masonry minarets stand, further enhancing the mosque?s grandeur. At the southern end of the prayer hall, there is an apartment designated for the mosque?s Mulla (imam). The mosque's enclosure has undergone significant extensions and alterations over time, with new materials like brick masonry and concrete added, which do not align with the original structure?s design. A tin shade, supported by pillars, now covers the extended area, and the flooring has been cladded with Kota stone. The lower portion of the western wall and the raised grave platform are made from rubble masonry coated with plaster, preserving the traditional construction technique. The flooring in the mosque is made of marble, indicating modern changes. Despite these modifications, the mosque retains its original architectural significance, showcasing the Tughlaq style?s distinctive features.
Year of Built: 14th - 15th Century
Address: Inside Basti, East of Oberoi Flyover and Dr. Zakir Hussain Marg
Country: India
State: Delhi
District: South Delhi
Pincode: 110003
Longitude: 77 14 38
Latitude: 28 35 43