Indo Islamic Heritage
Approach: Approximately 1.3 km from Pul Bangash Metro Station, at the intersection of Bara Hindu Rao and Mohammad Ismail Marg. Airport: IGI Airport Railway Station: New Delhi Railway Station Bus Station: ISBT Kashmere Gate
The structure was built during the later Mughal period, featuring stylized architectonic designs inspired by the Shahjahani style. Local/Traditional Description Associated with the Site Local Muslims visit this site to offer congregational prayers. Architectural Style The structure follows the Indo-Persian architectural style. Description of the Building/Structure/Site This is a double-storeyed structure made of sandstone. It features two gateways with multicusped arches. There are three fluted pillars and various architectural elements such as projected eaves, brackets, and a balconied structure with two jharokhas adorned with floral patterns. Additionally, the structure has floral medallions with Quranic inscriptions carved on marble on one of the gateways. Two small minarets are built atop the two fluted pillars. Structure Material and Other Components The entire structure is made of red sandstone. The doors and windows are constructed using wood and iron bars.
Year of Built: 17th Century
Address: Bara Hindu Rao, Azad market, Nawabganj, Sadar Bazaar.
Country: India
State: Delhi
District: New Delhi
Pincode: 110006
Longitude: 77 21 00
Latitude: 28 52 92