First let me describe its location as Block A in Hauz Khas. To be more precise, this is on the side of the road connecting August Kranti Marg and Aurobindo Marg. For exact map, location is marked on google map which can be accessed through the link at the bottom of this blog.
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| The beautiful 16th century mosque in Hauz Khas. |
This plastered rubble built mosque is having a single dome over the center of it.The mosque derives its name "Nili Masjid" Blue Mosque from blue tiles on the facade above the chajja.
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| The inscription describes its builder and the time of construction. |
There is an inscription over its central arch mentioning that it was built in 1505-06 CE during the reign of Sikandar Lodhi. The inscription says it was built by Kusumbhil, a nurse of Fatah Khan who was son of Governor of Delhi, Khan-i-Azam Masnad Ali Khawas Khan.
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| This is one of the functioning mosque. Devotees can be seen praying inside the mosque. |
The mosque, protected by Archaeological Survey of India is a functioning mosque. Lots of devotees come here to pray, particularly on Fridays and festivals.
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