| On the Chauburja Marg at the intersection with
Ridge Road, about half a kilometer southeast of the Flagstaff
Tower lies the remains of Chauburji Masjid. Built by Feroz Shah
Tughlaq (1351-88), the mosque derives its name from its architectural
features of having 'four domes', which it once had. The mosque
was constructed by the sultan as a part of his palace called
Kushk-i-Shikar (the hunting lodge) or Kushk-i-Jahan-Numa. However,
some are of the belief that it was built as a mausoleum but
the mihrab in the west wall of the western chamber confirms
that it was constructed as mosque. At present the Masjid is
survived by a double-storeyed structure with a large central
chamber. One can also find small chambers attached to the central
chamber. |
