Indo Islamic Heritage
Approach: About 50 meters north of Turkman Gate. Airport: Indira Gandhi International Airport. Railway Station: Old Delhi Railway Station. Bus Station: ISBT Kashmere Gate.
This mosque was built in 1676 as a grand structure within the historic walled city of Shahjahanabad. It was one of the largest mosques of its time, comparable to Jama Masjid and Fatehpuri Masjid. Local/Traditional Description Associated with the Built Heritage/Site N.A. Architectural Style Indo-Persian Description of the Building/Structure/Site The mosque is a double-storied building constructed on a rectangular ground plan. It features grand arcaded facades and towering minarets. A large open courtyard is located on the northern side, while a ruined two-bay-deep verandah stands on the southern side. The original structure has been altered with enamel paint, and a layer of terrazzo has been added up to the dado level. The mosque comprises three bays, each accessible through cusped arches. All three bays have double domes. Building/Structure Materials and Other Components The walls of the mosque are constructed using bricks and stone, while the flooring is made of terrazzo.
Year of Built: 16th Century
Address: Turkman Gate, Shahjahanabad
Country: India
State: Delhi
District: Central Delhi
Pincode: 110006
Longitude: 77 23 25
Latitude: 28 64 22