Moth ki Mosque, Delhi

Name: Moth ki Mosque
Address: 92, Masjid Moth Rd, Delhi, 110049, India

#142 among attractions in Delhi

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Moth ki Mosque is a heritage building located in Delhi, and was built in 1505 by Wazir Miya Bhoiya, Prime Minister during the reign of Sikander Lodi of the Lodi dynasty. It was a new type of mosque developed by the Lodis in the fourth city of the medieval Delhi of the Delhi Sultanate. The name of the mosque literally translated into English language means ‘Lentil Mosque’ and this name tag ‘Lentil’ has an interesting legend. This mosque was considered a beautiful Dome structure of the period. ()

Completed: 1505 (519 years ago)Coordinates: 28°33'45"N, 77°13'5"E

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92, Masjid Moth RdSouth Delhi (Sewa Nagar)Delhi 110049 India

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Day trips

Moth ki Mosque – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ansal Plaza, Siri Fort Sports Complex, Thyagaraj Sports Complex, Jamali Kamali Mosque and Tomb.

0.4 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
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Sport venue, Sport, Tennis court
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Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Thyagaraj Sports Complex, Delhi
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Mosque
Jamali Kamali Mosque and Tomb, Delhi
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0.7 miSW
Museum, Art museum, Archaeological museum
Siri Fort Auditorium, Delhi
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Church
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Tower
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0.5 miSW
Park
Gulmohar Park, Delhi
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Memorial
Kamala Nehru College, Delhi
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Park
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Forts and castles
Siri Fort, Delhi
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Moth ki Mosque open?

Moth ki Mosque is open:

Monday 24h
Tuesday 24h
Wednesday 24h
Thursday 24h
Friday 24h
Saturday 24h
Sunday 24h

Which popular attractions are close to Moth ki Mosque?

Nearby attractions include Jamali Kamali Mosque and Tomb, Delhi (1 min walk), National Medical Library, Delhi (11 min walk), Kamala Nehru College, Delhi (13 min walk), Gulmohar Park, Delhi (13 min walk).

How to get to Moth ki Mosque by public transport?

The nearest stations to Moth ki Mosque:

Bus

Uday Park • Lines: 413, 540, 540A, 544 (7 min walk)
Ayurvigyan Nagar • Lines: 413, 540, 540A, 544 (7 min walk)

Metro

South Extension • Lines: Pink Line (12 min walk)
All India Institute of Medical Sciences • Lines: Yellow Line (18 min walk)

Train

Sewa Nagar (33 min walk)