Name of the Monument / Built Heritage / Site स्मारक / निर्मित धरोहर / स्थल का नाम
Building
State / राज्य
Delhi
District / जिला
South
Manual District
Sub District / उप-जिला
Others
Manual Sub District
Hauz Khas
Village / गाँव
Others
Manual Village
Moth Ki Masjid
Cultural Affiliation / सांस्कृतिक सम्बंधन
Late Medieval - उत्तर मध्यकाल
Date/Period तारीख/युग
C. 18th - 19th Cent. CE
Sub Period
Late Mughal
Geo-Location / भू-अवस्थिति
Immediately to the east of Moth Ki Masjid
Latitude / अक्षांश
28
33
44
Longitude / देशान्तर
77
13
3
Approach to the Monument / पहुंचने का मार्ग
Approach /पहुंचने का मार्ग
Approx. 1.6 km to the west of AIIMS metro station and bus stand, Masjid Moth Village, South Extension part-II, at the south west end of the village, to the north of Neeti Bagh
Air Port / विमानपत्तन
IGI
Railway Station / रेलवे स्टेशन
Nizamuddin
Bus Station / बस स्टैंड
AIIMS
Topographical Features / स्थलाकृतिक विशेषताएं
Topographical Feature / स्थलाकृतिक विशेषताएं
Others- अन्य
Topographical Description / स्थलाकृतिक विवरण
It lies in area between the flood plain of river Yamuna and Delhi ridge. Delhi ridge is a northern extension of ancient Aravalli range.
History / इतिहास
Brief History / संक्षिप्त इतिहास
No significant information is available on the history of the mosque besides, the building is built in close proximity to Moth ki Masjid.
Local / Traditional description associated with Built Heritage / Site
निर्मित धरोहर / स्थल से सम्बंधित स्थानीय/ परम्परागत विवरण
No significant traditional information is available on the site.
Architectural Style / स्थापत्य शैली
Mughal - मुग़ल
Building/ Structure/Site
इमारत / संरचना / स्थल
Description of Building/ Structure/Site
इमारत/संरचना/स्थल का विवरण
The building is now inaccessible but three cusped arches can be seen from the front interior. The building has simple features and erected in by mixing both the traditional and remains of Mughal style in vogue in those days. It seems to be reconstructed but the work executed in the past was not up to good standards and as per the specification of the original architecture. In addition, temporary tin shed roofing has been erected to the eastern facade.
Structure material and other material
संरचनागत सामग्री और अन्य घटक
Building/Structure material and other material used प्रयोग में लाई गई इमारती / संरचनागत सामग्री और अन्य घटक
The principal material was the rubble masonry with which the foundation and the superstructure were constructed. Modern building materials in addition to ceramic tiles has also used in the building.
Usage(s) & Sub Type
Usage(s) / प्रयोग
Living Monument - प्रयोग
Sub-Usage(s)/ उप-प्रयोग
It is used as a dwelling house.
Ownership / स्वामित्व
Private - निजी
Protection status / संरक्षण अवस्था
Unprotected- असंरक्षित
Plan/Elevation विन्यास/उध्र्व विन्यास
Published Reference / प्रकाशित संदर्भ
Author / लेखक
INTACH, Delhi Chapter
Name / नाम
Delhi The Built Heritage - A Listing INTACH, Vol-2