Zeenat-ul-Masajid
The Zeenat-ul-Masajid, also written as Zeenat-ul-Masjid and popularly known as the Ghata Masjid, is an 18th-century Mughal mosque located in Daryaganj, Central Delhi, India. The mosque was commissioned by Zeenat-un-Nissa, the second daughter of the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.
Location
The Zeenat-ul-Masajid is located in Daryaganj, in Central Delhi. It lies south of the Red Fort and overlooks the Yamuna River.History
The Zeenat-ul-Masajid was built in the beginning of the 18th century by Zeenat-un-Nissa, during the reign of her father Aurangzeb. Its construction was part of an increased patronage of mosques by the Mughal elite during the 18th century.During the Siege of Delhi, the Zeenat-ul-Masajid was confiscated by British military forces and subsequently converted into a bakery for troops. The building was later partially used as a residence.