| Madrasa Ghaziuddin Khan | |
|---|---|
 The mosque in the courtyard of Madrasa Ghaziuddin Khan | |
| General information | |
| Architectural style | Mughal |
| Location | Old Delhi, India |
| Current tenants | Zakir Husain Delhi College |
| Dimensions | |
| Diameter | 69.49m x 96.20m |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Ghaziuddin Khan |
Madrasa Ghaziuddin Khan is a historical madrasa complex located by the Ajmeri Gate in Old Delhi, India. It was founded around the 18th century by Ghaziuddin Khan I, a leading noble of the Mughal empire. Following the discontinuation of its original function as a madrasa, it successively housed colonial-era educational institutions, such as Delhi College and the Anglo-Arabic school. Today, the Zakir Husain Delhi College operates in its premises, making the madrasa the oldest continuing educational centre in the city of Delhi.[1]
The structure is one of the few surviving historical madrasas in India, and one of even fewer madrasas dating back to the Mughal period.[2] The complex also contains a mosque, and the tomb of Ghaziuddin Khan. The complex is an example of later Mughal architecture - it displays Central Asian inspiration in its format, and Shah Jahani elements in its scheme.
- ^ Asher, Catherine B. (1992-09-24). Architecture of Mughal India. Cambridge University Press. pp. 274–275. doi:10.1017/chol9780521267281. ISBN 978-0-521-26728-1.
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