Mosques/Masjids of Delhi

Delhi has one of the richest collections of Islamic monuments in India. Across the city, mosques, dargahs, tombs and ruined religious complexes preserve layers of history stretching from the Delhi Sultanate to the Mughal period.

Some of these places remain active centres of worship, while others survive as important historic monuments. Their architecture ranges from early Sultanate structures built with reused temple material to later Mughal buildings marked by arches, domes, courtyards and more refined decorative work.

The sites featured here represent different phases of Delhi’s Islamic heritage. Quwwat-ul-Islam Masjid belongs to the earliest period of the Delhi Sultanate, while the Mughal Mosque reflects a later architectural tradition. Dargah Qutb Sahib, meanwhile, is an important Sufi shrine and continues to attract devotees.

Explore these Islamic heritage sites of Delhi:

Mosques

Quwwatul-Islam Masjid

Located within the Qutb Minar complex, Quwwat-ul-Islam Masjid is among the earliest surviving mosques of Delhi. Its arcades, carved pillars and monumental screen make it one of the most fascinating structures from the early Sultanate period.

Mughal Mosque

The Mughal Mosque represents another phase in Delhi’s long Islamic architectural history. Its design reflects the architectural vocabulary associated with the Mughal period and adds to the variety of mosque architecture found across the city.

Dargah

Dargah Qutb Sahib

Dargah Qutb Sahib in Mehrauli is dedicated to the revered Sufi saint Qutbuddin Bakhtiar Kaki. The shrine remains an important spiritual centre and is closely connected with Delhi’s long-standing Sufi traditions.