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Kalusarai Masjid located 500 m (1,640.4 ft) to the north of the Bijaymandal, close to the village of Kalu-Sarai was built by the famous builder of Mosques Khan-i-Jahan Maqbul Tilangani, Prime Minister during Feroz Shah Tughlaq's reign, as one of his seven mosques. Tilagani (d. 1369) was an Indian commander in the Kakatiya Empire who was converted to Islam and rose to become the Wazir of the Delhi Sultanate under Firuz Shah Tughlaq (r. 1351–1388). His tomb is the first octagonal tomb to be built in Delhi. carrying historical and architectural significance, even though it is not a royal tomb Close to Delhi (about 15 km),it is on the Delhi-Mehrauli road, a rubble-built but plastered mosque formerly with seven arched openings in the frontage of its prayer-hall, is surmounted by low domes in typical Tughlaqi architectural style with three deep bays.
Close to the Hindu temples - Birla Mandir and Kali shrine, because of age, other factors like poor upkeep and official carelessness, this old mosque, a heritage monument of importance, is in a dilapidated condition and is facing further damages as months go by. One of the earliest mosques in this part, it is must be repaired and restored back to old glory soon. Its proper conservation with right techniques will preserve the history of Delhi, one of the oldest places in India.
Kalusarai Masjid near Delhi. dynamic.tourtravelworld.com |
These encroachment problems and abuse of heritage sites need firm action by the Archaeological departs of respective states. The pity is this abuse of such sites takes place despite the displace of warning board near the monuments.
https://delhihelp.com/kalu-sarai-masjid-article-77.aspx
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jahanpanah#Adilabad
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