Jamali-Kamali Mosque is situated at
Mehrauli in
South Delhi. The construction of this mosque started in
Babur's time in 1528 and was completed during the reign of
Humayun (1535-36). It was constructed for Jamali, the alias of the Sufi saint Shaikh Fazlullah (also known as Jalal Khan).
Jamali-Kamali Masjid bears a more typical Mughal appearance with a red sandstone structure and white stone outlining the details to compliment the red color. The four center point arches that rest on thick piers display the architectural style of the Mughal Dynasty. The central arch, higher than the others, is more elaborately decorated and flanked by fluted pillars. The niches in the western wall are also decorated, the central and northern ones with Quranic inscriptions. A squat masonry dome covers the area behind this arch. This dome resembles the typical Rajput and earlier Sultanate architecture. Eye catching verses inscribed on its walls, along with colorfully painted tiles enhance the beauty of the mosque.
Jamali-Kamali Mosque was recently renovated by INTACH, an autonomous cultural organization. Qutab Minar lies close to the Jamali-Kamali. A compound adjacent to the mosque contains the Jamali Kamali Tomb, the final resting place of its founder. Madhi Masjid, Adham Khan’s Tomb and Zafar Mahal are other places of interest.
Jamali-Kamali Mosque can be easily approached from Connaught Place.
