Qila-i-Kuhna Mosque,Purana Qila (old Fort) ,Delhi

            Although we have been to Delhi numerous times over the years this was the first time we visited Purana Qila which is supposed to be the oldest fort in Delhi built by Sher Shah and the Mughal Emperor Humayun supposedly over the ruins of the ancient city of Indraprastha.This beautiful mosque is the most prominent building inside the fort.
This Qila-i-Kuhna mosque was built by Emperor Sher Shah Suri in 1541. It is an excellent example of pre-Mughal archiecture and an early examle of extensive use of the pointed arch which characterizes Islamic archiecture in this region.It was built as a Jami Mosque or Friday Mosque for Sher Shah and his courtiers.The prayer hall measuring approx.51 feet by 15 feet has five elegant arched prayer niches or mihrabs set in the western wall.Marble in shades of red,white and slate have been used for the exquisite calligraphic decorations .On looking up at the roof one can see remains of beautiful blue pottery tiles.
I did not carry my camera on this trip and had to fall back on my phone.
   

Taken on: March 12, 2023

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