Indo Islamic Heritage
The nearest metro station is Janpath on the Violet Line, about a 10–13 minute walk from the mosque (≈920 m) . The closest bus stand is Baroda House, approximately a 10 minute stroll away, served by several DTC routes including 435, 440, 450, 894, 966, and more . For rail travel, the best option is New Delhi Railway Station, which is the nearest major railway hub. And for air travel, Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) remains the closest airport, situated about 20–25 km from the mosque, typically a 45–60 minute drive or metro ride via the Airport Express and connecting lines.
Built in the late 1920s, the mosque was constructed alongside Hyderabad House, which was commissioned by Mir Osman Ali Khan, the seventh and last Nizam of Hyderabad. The Nizam acquired approximately 8.2 acres in Central Delhi around 1919–1920 to erect a grand urban residence where princely rulers could stay while attending the British‑organized Chamber of Princes in Delhi. Architect Edwin Lutyens was tasked with designing the palace in a distinctive “butterfly” plan, integrating European and Mughal stylistic elements such as soaring domes and ornate arches . Between 1926 and 1928, Hyderabad House took shape with 36 rooms, including ceremonial halls and private zenana quarters. The adjacent mosque was built simultaneously to serve the Nizam’s entourage, visiting dignitaries, and the staff of the state guesthouse. Crafted in harmony with the palace’s aesthetic, the mosque features Indo-Islamic architectural motifs—symmetrical arches, domes, and minimal ornamentation—complementing Lutyens’s fusion design . Although lavishly furnished with imported teak and international fittings, the Nizam reportedly disliked the overly Westernized feel of his Delhi residence—famously likening it to a “horses’ stable” during his first visit in 1936 . Nevertheless, the complex—including the mosque—remained part of the government’s estate. After independence, Hyderabad House was leased (and later acquired) by the Government of India and placed under the Ministry of External Affairs in 1974, where it now hosts official banquets and high-level diplomatic events, while the mosque continues to serve as a place of worship
Year of Built: 20th Century
Address: Telengana Bhawan, New Delhi, Delhi
Country: India
State: Delhi
District: Central Delhi
Pincode: 110001
Longitude: 77.2278°
Latitude: 28.6158°