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History of Masjid Moth

Historical gem nestled in the heart of South Delhi.

Moth Ki Masjid, also known as the Lentil Mosque, is a historical gem nestled in the heart of South Delhi. This architectural marvel dates back to the early 16th century and is attributed to Wazir Miya Bhoiya, a prominent minister in the court of Sultan Sikandar Lodi of the Lodi Dynasty. The mosque's unique name, "Moth Ki Masjid," is rooted in an intriguing legend: it is said that Wazir Miya Bhoiya was granted a single lentil (moth) by the Sultan, and from this humble gift, he grew a substantial crop, symbolizing prosperity and resourcefulness.

Moth Ki Masjid has witnessed the evolution of Delhi through centuries, standing resilient amid the city's dynamic transformation.

Vikrampuri was the old name

As per few old villagers

The history of Masjid Moth is very old. It is said that Sikandar Lodhi had built the Moth Mosque here in the 16th century.

It is under the protection of the Archaeological Department. The villagers say that the old name of the village was Vikrampuri. Earlier, moth was cultivated here.

Hence the name of the village became Masjid Moth.

There is a 100 years old Radha Krishna temple in the village. Apart from this, there are many places of worship of Hindus including Durga Temple, Shani Mandir, Church, Krishna Temple in the village. On whom worship has been done for years. There are approximately 600 houses in Masjid Moth, in which most of the families belong to the Saini with other castes like Pandit, Jatav, Gupta, Harijan, Sikh etc.

The population of this village, spread over an area of ​​more than 20 thousand, is more than 20 thousand. There are about 10 thousand voters here.

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