Nili Masjid is located in Delhi within the Hauz Khas
Enclave. It was built during the reign of Sinkandar Lodi between the years
1505-06 by a nurse.
Some
Interesting Facts!!
1) The
nurse, Kausaumbhil served Fath Khan who was the son of Khan-i-Azam - the then governor of Delhi.
2) Only the central chamber of the mosque remains It has three-arched openings and a dome. The central arch has the construction date in scripted on it.
3) It is a rubble built mosque but has been well plastered . The name "Nili" comes because the facade over the Chajja is decorated with blue tiles.
4) Though not maintained very well, this mosque is in use as of today.
4) Though not maintained very well, this mosque is in use as of today.
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