Quazian Masjid

Quazian Masjid

Approach Approx. 300 m from Mehrauli Bus Terminal. Nearest Air Port IGI Airport Nearest Railway Station Hazrat Nizamuddin Nearest Bus Station Mehrauli Bus Terminal Nearest Metro Station - Qutub Minar

Brief History Quazian Masjid is believed to have been built during the later phase of the Mughal period, reflecting the architectural characteristics of that era. Local / Traditional Description Associated with the Built Heritage / Site Local / Traditional Description: N.A. Architectural Style The architectural style is Indo-Persian. Description of the Building / Structure / Site This modest mosque is built on a square plan. The upper section of the walls features a moulded rectangular band on all sides, decorated with Kangura (battlement) patterns. The mosque is crowned with a bulbous dome, topped with an inverted lotus and finial. Each corner of the structure has small minarets surmounted by domes. The building retains traces of lime plaster over the masonry walls. Structure Material and Other Components The structure is constructed from Lakhori bricks and plastered with lime. The dome and pinnacles are made of red sandstone, adding a striking contrast to the otherwise simple design.


Address:

15 m west of Adham Khan s Tomb, entrance through a narrow line, Mehrauli

Type:

Masjid

Country:

India

State:

Delhi

District:

South Delhi

Year Built:

Approx Around 18th Century

Own By:

Public