Moth-ki-Masjid in Delhi

Moth-ki-Masjid in Delhi was built by Miyan Bhuwa, who served as a minister during the rule of Sikandar Lodi in the 16th century. You will be able to spot Moth-ki-Masjid just behind South Extension Part II, an urban locale in the capital of India in Masjid Moth village.

This mosque will take you aback with the huge red sandstone gateway on the eastern side of the premise. The mosque itself is place on a raised platform. It has three domes, which unravels an important development in the evolution of of Mughal architecture because a dome added a new dimension to the aesthetic and architectural designs of building a mosque.

Even besides the dome, the mosque has a prayer chamber with five arched openings. The grand and elegant structure of the arches engraved with intricate designs including the mihrab with Quranic inscriptions in Naskh characters. The central arch built of red sandstone and decorated with marble, will draw your notice with its pristine color. You will also be impressed by the towers having two storey and arched openings on the roof. There are also octagonal chhatris with domes on the walls of the towers.

After you explore the interesting history of Moth-ki-Masjid in Delhi, you may also try out visiting nearby attractions in Delhi like Hauz Khas, Siri Fort, Kalkaji Temple, Lotus Temple, Nizamuddin's Shrine, Chirag Dehlvi's Dargah, South Extension Part II, Miyan Bhuwa, Sikandar Lodi

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