Zinat-ul Masjid or mosque, also known as 'Ghata Masjid', is named after Zinat-ul-Nissa Begum, the daughter of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, who built this mosque in 1707 AD. The mosque is said to be a replica of the magnificent Jama Masjid, but on a smaller scale. Some of the main attractions of this beautiful mosque are its sky touching minarets, Kangura battlements and its alternative strips of white and black marble on the domes.

The mosque has a large courtyard built on a raised platform beneath which there are over 12 basement chambers, which were used for various purposes. It also has a tank in the center, which is no longer in use. The walls of the mosque are built of random rubble and dressed stone while the floor, along with the two towering minarets, is constructed mainly with red sandstone. Surmounted by three bulbous domes, the prayer chamber of the mosque consists of seven arches.

There was also a tomb in the courtyard where Zinat-ul-Begum was buried in 1711 AD. The British removed the tomb after the 1857 war when they used the mosque for military purposes. Some nearby places of interest include the Red fort, Jama Masjid and Chandni Chowk.

Address – Ansari Road in Daryaganj, opposite Shakti Sthal, Delhi

How to Reach – The best way to reach here would be to take a Metro to the Kashmiri Gate station and hire a cycle-rickshaw from there. One could also take local buses or hire an auto rickshaw (not recommended due to the chaotic traffic situation in Old Delhi).

Timings – 10am – 5pm