Mubarak Begum Mosque

Highlights

• The Mubarak Begum Mosque, also known as Randi ki Masjid (lit.
• 'Prostitute's Mosque'), is a 19th-century red sandstone mosque, located in Hauz Qazi, Old Delhi, Delhi, India.
• The Mughal-style mosque is also referred to as courtesan's (tawaif's) mosque, and is located near the Chawri Bazaar metro station.
• On 19 July 2020, at approximately 6:45 am, part of the mosque's central dome collapsed due to heavy rainfall.
• The mosque is under the custody of Delhi Wakf Board.

Dress Code

Modest, respectful clothing is expected at this site.

History

• •The mosque was built in the early decades of the 19th century in 1823 by a nautch dancer called Mubarak Begum who also served as a tawaif in the Mughal court.
• •The mosque was built during the Mughal era.
• •Mubarak Begum was born into a poor Muslim family initially pursued her career as a dancing girl in Pune.
• •When East India Company was established in India, Britishers made it compulsory for army men to either come along with their wives, or marry native women temporarily.

Architecture

• •The mosque is built of red sandstone and lakhori bricks as a two-storey structure.
• •The upper floor consists of prayer chamber containing three domed compartments.
• •It also comprises three red and white striped domes and three arched entrances under each dome.
• •It was reported that the mosque was repaired and maintained in 2016 and was in active use in 2024.

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