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| About 500 metres south of the Jamali Kamali
mosque in the Archaeological Survey Park on the western side
of Mehrauli-Gurgaon Road . |
| Madhi Masjid is an architecturally different
mosque as it has the features of an open wall-mosque as well
as a covered mosque. Colored tiles have been used for decorating
the flat-roofed chambers with arched openings on either side
of the three central bays on the walls of the mosque. Strong
walls enclose the courtyard with turrets in each corner giving
the mosque the appearance of a miniature fortress. This supports
the view that the mosque served the purpose of both as a place
of worship and was a watchtower to keep a tab on the movements
of an alien army. |
| The mosque also has an imposing gateway on the
eastern side. It was built of gray stone in the Hindu style
of architecture. This domed square gateway looks elegant with
its two projecting windows of red stone. However, the period
in which this impressive structure was constructed and by whom
is unknown. Some historians are of the view that it belongs
to the Lodi period while others say that it was built in the
early Mughal period. Whatever may be the truth, visiting Madhi
Masjid is certainly an interesting venture. |
| Madhi Masjid is an ancient mosque located at
Mehrauli in South Delhi District, Delhi. Legend is that this
mosque was built during the Lodhi Dynasty and another says this
building dates back to the Mughal period. The architectural
styles of the mosque have much resemblance with both the period.
It is about 500 m south of the Jamali Kamali Mosque. |
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