Sunehri Masjid (Chandni Chowk)
Mosque in Delhi, India / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with Sunehri Masjid (Lahore) or Sunehri Masjid (Red Fort).
The Sunehri Masjid (lit. 'Golden Mosque') is an 18th-century mosque in Old Delhi. It was built by Mughal noble Roshan-ud-Daula, during the reign of Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah. It is located near the Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib in Chandni Chowk, once an imperial boulevard leading to the Red Fort.[citation needed]
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Sunehri Masjid (Chandni Chowk) | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Islam |
District | Central Delhi |
Status | Active |
Location | |
Location | Delhi |
Country | India |
Territory | Delhi |
Geographic coordinates | 28.656050°N 77.231887°E / 28.656050; 77.231887 |
Architecture | |
Type | Mosque |
Style | Mughal |
Completed | 1722 |
Dome(s) | 3 |
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The mosque's original appearance has been altered as extensions to accommodate the faithful have been constructed. The mosque is also under threat from encroachment.[citation needed]