Indo Islamic Heritage
Approach:Approximately 2.3 km north-east of Mehrauli Bus Stand and 1.7 km north-east of Qutub Minar Metro Station; about 350 meters north-east from the intersection of Mehrauli–Mahipalpur Road and Mehrauli–Badarpur Road. Airport:Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport Railway Station:Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station Bus Station:Mehrauli Bus Stand
This structure is a prominent wall mosque from the Lodi period, showcasing well-balanced architectural proportions. It is constructed on a raised platform 3.65 meters high, with arched niches along the plinth wall. The mosque features a 9.6 square meter courtyard, which is accessed through an eastern doorway, although the original steps leading to it are now missing. The western wall, measuring 9.6 meters in length, contains three mihrab recesses, with the central one highlighted by an upward extension and projection of the wall. This central mihrab is flanked by octagonal minarets and adorned with a double row of kangura battlements. At the north-east and south-west corners, there are domed turrets crowned with lotus motifs and accompanied by short return walls, also flanked by turrets similar to those around the central mihrab. The top edge of the wall is decorated with incised kangura battlements in plaster. Notably, there is no evidence of any grave within the courtyard. The mosque is built using rubble masonry and local stone, finished with plaster, reflecting the typical Lodi architectural style.
Year of Built: 15th - 16th Century
Address: On the road passing on the east end of Lado Sarai village
Country: India
State: Delhi
District: South Delhi
Pincode: 110030
Longitude: 77 11 47
Latitude: 28 31 34