Moth Ki Masjid, Monument of National Importance and mosque in South Delhi district, India.
Description
Moth Ki Masjid is an elevated mosque in South Delhi with a square floor plan and five arched openings. Three semicircular domes crown the structure, which is built from red sandstone and white marble.
History
Construction began in 1505 during the Lodi dynasty period. A court official named Wazir Miya Bhoiya financed the project using profits from a successful lentil harvest.
Culture
The prayer hall features intricately carved panels in red sandstone and white marble with Quranic verses. These inscriptions reflect artistic influences from Iran that shaped the design of religious buildings from this period.
Practical
The building is open daily from sunrise to sunset with free entry for all visitors. Plan your visit outside prayer times to move around the space more freely.
Did you know?
Unlike typical mosques of its time, this building has no minarets or elaborate decorations. Instead the design emphasizes functional simplicity and straightforward architectural lines.
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