khirki Mosque 600 year old History

History Of Khirki Mosque 

Muslim places of worship in India face the worst treatment, including the 600-year-old "Khadki Mosque". Built during the reign of Feroze Shah Tughlaq, this mosque has seen many eras, witnessed the rise of Muslims Look at the riots, this is the mosque in whose fort the Muslims sheltered the Hindus for many weeks. But now the same Hindus are trying to martyr this mosque. Distorting the historical facts, he is now saying that this mosque was not founded by Muslims but it was also the oldest fort. This mosque is also going through the same period as Babri Masjid. This historic mosque was once the center of worship for Muslims and the protection of Hindus, but now that the guardians of other mosques and historical sites, Muslims are going through a painful period, this mosque also has to fight for its existence.

In those days Mongol invasions were common, so every building had a well-organized defense against the Mongols. If you look, all the mosques and buildings of that time had separate buildings for military-style checkpoints or security systems. Otherwise, the Mongols could have been destroyed. During the construction of the mosque, the rulers were disturbed by the daily wars and attacks. That is why security checkpoints are often seen in the mosques. The Babri mosque had the same style. It was also built safely, but over time. At the same time, the areas of this mosque began to be occupied.

Feroze Shah Tughlaq's Prime Minister Khan, where Junan Khan had a high taste for architecture like the Mughal emperors, Feroz Shah himself was fond of architecture. I am of the opinion that Allah Almighty has bestowed many blessings on me. One of them is to build magnificent mosques on His land. That is why I founded innumerable mosques, educational institutions and dargahs. Feroz Shah was an expert in formulating defense strategy. He ordered that every building should have a fort-like location in it.

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Probably on his orders, his former prime minister had ordered the construction of this mosque. This mosque is quite unique and different from other mosques in many respects. The most important aspect is the fort-like building located in its vicinity. ۔ When Prime Minister Khan Jahan ordered the construction of a magnificent mosque in the town of Khadki, he also ordered that all the requirements for its protection be met. His former prime minister, Junan Khan, founded seven mosques. But these mosques have different tastes. Its wide corridor is surrounded by protective walls, while the corridor is like an open field, the roof is not built like some other mosques. It also has lattice-style windows to give a local color. Went because similar buildings were built in the "window town".

People used to occupy the vacant space around it, over time the construction of houses increased while the government did not care. The imams and clerics of the mosque kept complaining that despite an office gathering, when no action was taken, the Hindus built more shops, including billiard houses, and some net cafes.

However, the mosque was a haven not only for Muslims but also for followers of other religions. It became a haven even during the worst anti-Muslim riots of 1947. Massacres of Muslims were going on everywhere but in the hall and fort of this mosque the Muslims sheltered the Hindus.

The town "Khadki" had a Muslim majority and Hindus were in danger. "Let the Muslims not attack them, even though the threat was unfounded," said Nathu Singh Koshkak, 84, a resident of Khadki town.The Muslims guarded the mosque for several days so that The Hindus remained safe inside his fort. Although not a single Muslim came to kill the Hindus but the lives of the Hindus were safe in the fort of this mosque. Times have changed. Those who were interested in saving their lives yesterday are now seeking their lives.

After the migration, 'Khadki Masjid' saw the situation change. The Muslim population here will be close to 25%, but they also migrated from here after independence out of fear of the majority. Where they went, nothing is known, killed or alive. He did not even know that. On his way out, he gave his property and houses under the protection of the Hindus. But the Hindus have now occupied the mosque and the houses of the Muslims, and have started building encroachments. He believes that all the land in India is owned by Hindus. He also considered this mosque as his property. The Muslims who had given their property to Hindus for protection became the occupiers.

Ajit Chauhan, 77, said, "Hindu children were also allowed to come to the outer part of the mosque, where there was no restriction. Children were allowed to play in this part of the fort. It was not part of the mosque but in the fort." Was included. This is where the mosque saw the deteriorating politics of Delhi.

The matter was also brought to the notice of former Prime Minister Nehru, who arranged for the resettlement of the refugees, but ordered the mosque to be vacated and banned the call to prayer, which continues to this day. It was declared and handed over to the Archaeological Department, but approval was given to form a society on some parts of it. Hidden. It was renamed "Window Fort"

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