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Masjid Khairul Manazil

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👍👍 This mosque was built by Maham Anga who was Emperor Akbar's wet nurse cum foster mother. It is stated that in 1564, Akbar was attacked near the mosque by an assassin while he was returning from Nizamuddin Dargah Latter it was used as Madarsa. Presently the building is under protection of Archaeologi... People often mention mosque, built, Akbar, Maham, Delhi, Anga, masjid, Emperor, Akbar', building,


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J65Q+2V5, Bapa Nagar, India Gate, New Delhi, Delhi 110003, India

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  • 5/5 Barun G. 3 years ago on Google • 517 reviews
    Khair Ul Manzil means "the best of houses". Built around 1561 CE by Maham Anga, wet nurse of Mughal Emperor Akbar, this building originally included a Madrasa (Islamic School) along its courtyard which has mostly collapsed. The Mosque structure seems to be intact but in need of conservation. Tiny bits of the original Central Asian themed blue tile & mosaic work remains along the main arch of the mosque. There is no parking but you can park opposite the road at the National Zoological Park. Everything is flat so persons of reduced mobility can easily walk in. Being a place of worship, do dress modestly, no shorts for men or short dresses for women & avoid going on a Friday as most worshippers would be there on that day.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 JUNED A. 4 years ago on Google
    This mosque was built by Maham Anga who was Emperor Akbar's wet nurse cum foster mother. It is stated that in 1564, Akbar was attacked near the mosque by an assassin while he was returning from Nizamuddin Dargah Latter it was used as Madarsa. Presently the building is under protection of Archaeological Survey of India. Most amazing thing is that three is a well in working condition. Lovely place. Historical monument.
    10 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Asif S. 6 years ago on Google
    One of the beautiful mosques of Delhi, built by Maham Anga, foster mother of Mughal Emperor Akbar.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 kashif n. 1 year ago on Google • 191 reviews
    It's an Old ASI protected Mosque in front of Purana Qila, not as grand as Jama Masjid but nice small with historical significance. Not protected in a way to be visited by tourists, most people visit there by chance and not by will. Namaz is offered here so its clean and not abandoned.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Madhulika L. 4 months ago on Google • 498 reviews
    Built in about 1561-2 CE, this relatively little-known mosque is one of the rare medieval buildings in Delhi that was built under the aegis of a woman: one of Akbar’s wet nurses, Maham Anga, had it constructed. The name of the mosque ‘Khair-ul-Manazil’, means ‘best of houses’. In the 16th century and till later, the mosque premises also housed a madarsa, of which you can still see ruined rows of double-storeyed cells surrounding the courtyard on two sides. The large sehan or courtyard contains a shallow tank for wazu (ritual ablutions) and a now-closed well beside it. The mosque is still functional, so if you decide to go into the mosque (beyond the sehan), please take off footwear. There is a sign here to this effect. The interior of the mosque is worth seeing: even though parts of the beautifully worked plaster and intricate coloured tile work has now disappeared, there’s enough still left to make this very striking.

  • 3/5 Asif S. 8 months ago on Google • 274 reviews
    Khairul Manzil or Khair-ul-Manazil meaning 'the most auspicious house' is a historic mosque built in 1561 in New Delhi, India. The mosque is situated on the Mathura road to the south east of the Shershah Gate, opposite the Purana Qila. The entrance gate of the mosque was built with red sandstone following the Mughal architecture, but the interior structure of the building was built in the Delhi Sultanate pattern. This mosque was built by Maham Anga who was the foster mother of Emperor Akbar. It is said that in 1564, Akbar was attacked by an assassin near the mosque while he was returning from the Nizamuddin Dargah. Later it was used as a madrasa. Presently this building is under the protection of the Archaeological Survey of India.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 shashikant p. 5 years ago on Google
    One of the poorly maintained historical site.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Farhan B. 6 years ago on Google • 107 reviews
    Masjid khairul manazil is one of the oldest mosque in Delhi built by Maham Anga, who was the care taker of Mughal King Akbar. Only three namaz in a day can be performed that is zuhar, Asr, Maghrib only. It is under ASI.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 ABDUR REHMAN S. 1 year ago on Google
    Khairul Manazil or Khair-ul-Manazil (lit. 'the most auspicious of houses') is a historical masjid built in 1561 in New Delhi, India. The masjid is situated in the opposite of Purana Qila on Mathura Road, south east to Sher Shah Gate. The gateway of the masjid was made by red sandstone following Mughal architecture, but the inside structure of the building was made in Delhi Sultanate pattern.[1]
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ehramul H. 1 year ago on Google • 33 reviews
    Masjid Khairul Manazil is one of the oldest mosques of delhi It is situated opposite of Purana Qila and Zoo in Mathura Road. Gate of this mosque is made from red stone and the architecture of this mosque is similar to many Mughal era masjids There is wudukhana in the courtyard of this mosque people still offer namaj here There are no entry charges here
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sunny G. 5 years ago on Google • 98 reviews
    Khairul Manazil or Khair-ul-Manazil is a historical mosque built in 1561 in New Delhi. The mosque is situated in the opposite of Purana Qila on Mathura Road, south east to Sher Shah Gate. The gateway of the mosque was made by red sandstone following Mughal architecture, but the inside structure of the building was made in Delhi Sultanate pattern. This mosque was built by Maham Anga who was Emperor Akbar's wet nurse cum foster mother. It is stated that in 1564, Akbar was attacked near the mosque by an assassin while he was returning from Nizamuddin Dargah. Latter it was used as Madrasa.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Different V. 5 months ago on Google • 174 reviews
    "Masjid Khair-ul-Manazil" This mosque, built in 1561, is near Shershah Suri Gate on Mathura Road in Delhi, Built under the orders of Akbar, this mosque is lying deserted today under the control of ASI and is becoming dilapidated day by day. In the name of maintenance, ASI has taken possession of hundreds of such mosques in Delhi alone, in the rest of India a large number of mosques have been taken over. If this mosque had been handed over to the Waqf Board and populated with worshippers, then this dilapidated mosque would also have been in a better condition like the Jama Masjid. Muslims can take care of their places of worship better than the government agency ASI, Now if we talk about Gurgaon, many mosques in Gurgaon have been taken over by the government and handed over to ASI. Today, thousands of Muslims working in Gurgaon are forced to go to parks for prayers because Muslims are not demanding their rightful places of worship. Ownership rights have been snatched away and he has been forced into exile, The Muslim is not asking for charity but is asking for the property built by his father and grandfather. The government should show honesty by handing over their places of worship to the Muslims and by handing over the parks to fanatics, whether they should spread dung or make dens of debauchery for boys and girls, We don't care,

  • 5/5 Athar H. 5 years ago on Google • 58 reviews
    Khair ul Manazil means the best place to stay. It is a Mosque built by Akbar's wet nurse or foster mother. Masjid's building is in crumbling stage. Building is still erected due to its heavy wide walls. There is no any renovation works from ASI. Alhamdulillah, there is regular five times Prayer in Masjid being held every day.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 MD K. 6 years ago on Google • 38 reviews
    "A very peaceful place with courteous hosts." This is a historical mosque, which was got constructed by Emperor Akbar for his foster mother Maham Anghah.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Saba U. 1 year ago on Google
    There's something unique about this place which one has to experience personally. A place where I would like to take my time for sake of peace of mind, also it's an old Masjid so I offer prayers there too.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ram C. 5 years ago on Google
    It has peace and serenity. The Maulana over there is very calm, understanding and helpful. You'll love the deep well over there!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Athar M. 4 years ago on Google
    Its a heritage. i love this silent beauty. I offer Salah their last friday at 1:30 Pm.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marghoob S. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place. When I visited there, Namaz was being performed. Peaceful...
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Umakant S. 4 years ago on Google
    Ancient architecture but a great looking view. You can click photos here. This is not best for relaxing your mind but you can have a memory with it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Farman M. 4 years ago on Google
    Mosque Khairul Manazil Built In Akbar's Era 1561 AD By Akbar's Chief Nurse Maham Anga. This palace also have a 550 Years Old Well.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Peerzada W. 4 years ago on Google
    A very quiet and serene spot in the busy city of Delhi, the noise levels drop and so does the temprature, this place has spirituality and yes a good practice by locals to feed birds there. It is interesting to see how the bird flock comes in per their turns. First you will see Crows there, followed by many pigeons and yes if you visit in mornings you will spot peacocks too taling their share. A beautiful wadoo khana in the centre and an old well. The water is different and ao is the courtyard of the masjid. A must visit place if you are into history, and spirituality.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Geetha P. 4 years ago on Google
    Khayr-al-Manazil mosque is a two storied mosque built in 1561 by Maham Anga, a powerful wet nurse of Akbar.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Abdullah S. 1 year ago on Google
    This structure was built by one of the most influential and powerful women of Akbar's court Maham Anga who was Emperor Akbar's wet nurse cum foster mother.[2] It is stated that in 1564, Akbar was attacked near the masjid by an assassin while he was returning from Nizamuddin Dargah. Later it was used as Madrasa.[3] Presently the building is under protection of Archaeological Survey of India.[1] The epigraphy in Persian carved on the marble plaque above the arch of the central gate is a chronogram penned by Emperor Akbar's court historian and poet Maulana Shihabuddin Ahmad Khan (Pen name: Baazil) who is also accredited as the composer of the eulogy on the tombstone of Amir Khusrau at the shrine of Hazrat Nizamuddin, some two hundred and ten years after Khusrau's death.[citation needed] The letters forming the words "Khairul Manazil" in Arabic when translated in their numeric equivalent by the rule of ٲٻڄݚ and summed up to give the numerals of Hijri year 969 equivalent to 1561 AD.[4]
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 vipul s. 4 years ago on Google
    Think thak
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nazeer A. 11 months ago on Google
    very old masjid but looks very beautiful

  • 5/5 Two S. 2 years ago on Google
    Abul Fazl mentions in Ain e Akbari that on 12.01.1564, when Akbar reached Mahim Anaka Madrassa, returning from a visit to the holy tomb of Hazrat Nizamuddin, a miscreant shot an arrow towards Akbar that caused injury to right shoulder. The structure was a mosqe built in 1561 that also had a religious school.

  • 4/5 Dheeraj r. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice

  • 3/5 Olympics 5 years ago on Google
    Maintenance level is very poor at this historical site.

  • 5/5 tauseef p. 5 years ago on Google
    Beutiful

  • 4/5 Subhan 9 months ago on Google
    Very nice. It was built in the memory of Emperor Akbar's cartaker Maham Anga

  • 3/5 Monosodium G. 4 years ago on Google
    The masjid has a good vibe but can be developed

  • 5/5 firoj s. 4 years ago on Google
    Peaceful

  • 5/5 Suhail S. 3 years ago on Google
    It's an ancient masjid n still found a wall n oil lamps inside The people can pray as well can refresh the memories

  • 5/5 Samad v. 4 years ago on Google
    Old masjid... When offering namaz and sitting inside such a wonderful feeling.

  • 5/5 Rifaqat H. 3 years ago on Google
    Peace palace.

  • 5/5 wasim b. 4 years ago on Google
    It's Aamezing

  • 5/5 Prashant E. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful Architecture

  • 1/5 Ravi A. 4 years ago on Google
    Passing by

  • 4/5 sushil k. 4 years ago on Google
    Religious

  • 5/5 Sayyed Amir H. 4 years ago on Google
    Just Amazing.. people are still using well here.

  • 5/5 Dev S. 4 years ago on Google
    Good place for photography

  • 5/5 The Merciful B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) This mosque reminded me of the prosperous history of our ancestors, but we have lost everything left because of our sins, O Allah, forgive us .......... (Original) ذكرني هذا المسجد تاريخ اسلافنا المزدهر، لكننا فقدنا كل ما تركوا بسبب ذنوبنا، اللهم اغفر لنا.......... نستغفر الله ونتوب اليه

  • 3/5 Er. Mritunjay k. 4 years ago on Google
    Good place

  • 1/5 Hitesh K. 4 years ago on Google
    Too dirty place

  • 5/5 Feroz K. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice

  • 3/5 varun b. 4 years ago on Google
    Ok

  • 5/5 Anand Raj S. 4 years ago on Google
    Very good very good very

  • 4/5 Jaspreet K. 4 years ago on Google
    This is not best for relaxing your mind but you can have a memory with it.

  • 5/5 Muhammad M. 4 years ago on Google
    Execellent

  • 5/5 Pratham K. 4 years ago on Google
    It was a good place to visit but it is a protected monument so they won't let you go in the park area.

  • 5/5 MUHAMED U. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful

  • 5/5 Myself W. 4 years ago on Google
    Very fascinating and amazing place Masha Allah

  • 3/5 prashant r. 4 years ago on Google
    Peaceful as u r in ur hometown

  • 5/5 Saad I. 3 years ago on Google
    A historical masjid🕌 MaShaAllah🥀 Beautiful looking🥀 you can offer namaz their, and there is a well🌀 for doing wuzu✌️

  • 3/5 Lalit P. 4 years ago on Google
    This place is good but not to go in day time

  • 4/5 Meenakshi 4 years ago on Google
    Currently it's closed


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